Zoom: Cloud Recording

Overview

Villanova faculty, staff, and students can record Zoom meetings (where they are the meeting host) to the Zoom Cloud or to their computer.    

Please review the following information about Zoom Cloud Recording, Zoom Cloud Recording retention settings, what is included in a Zoom Cloud Recording, and additional cloud recording settings available. 

How to use Zoom Cloud Recording:

• Zoom Cloud Recording

  • Learn how to use Zoom Cloud Recording

  • Learn how to use Zoom Computer Recording

• Zoom Cloud Recording Retention Settings

  • Recordings are retained for 150 days after the record date. 

  • After the retention period, the recording will be automatically deleted and cannot be recovered. 

  • You will receive an automated email notification from Zoom seven days prior to the deletion date.   

  • To save your Zoom cloud recordings, please download the recording (instructions) and upload it to Villanova Mediasite system or your Villanova Microsoft OneDrive account. 

• What is included in a Zoom Cloud Recording?

  (These settings are recommended for most Zoom recordings)

  • Gallery view with shared screen 
  • Chat messages
  • Audio Transcript 

• Additional Zoom Cloud Recording Settings

  • If you plan to edit your recording after the meeting or need to record a specific Zoom video screen, enable the following settings by logging to your Villanova Zoom Account, clicking on "Settings", and then click on "Recording".  For a detailed breakdown on each of the settings below, please visit the Zoom Cloud Recording Settings Knowledge Base Article.

    • Optimize the recording for third-party video editors

    • Record a separate audio file for each participant 

    • Record one audio file for all participants 

    • Record audio-only files 

    • Record active speaker, gallery view, and shared screen separately:

      • Active Speaker

      • Gallery View

      • Shared Screen 

Need assistance? Visit our knowledge base, submit a ticket, or chat with us via support.villanova.edu. You can also call 610-519-7777 or email support@villanova.edu.