How to Enable Teams Recording in Video Calls (Microsoft Teams).
Want to record one-to-one video calls in Microsoft Teams but the "Recording" option is unavailable? If so, continue reading below to learn how to enable call recording in the Microsoft Teams.
Although Meeting Recording is enabled by default in Microsoft Teams, the ability to record one-on-one conversations is disabled. To fix this issue, proceed and turn on the "Cloud recording for calling" feature in Microsoft Teams admin center as instructed below.
How to Enable Microsoft Teams Call Recording in One-to-One Video Calls.
To allow users to record video calls in Microsoft Teams, proceed and turn on the cloud call recording in Microsoft Teams admin center. To do that:
1. Sign in to the Microsoft Teams admin center.
2. In the left pane, expand Voice and then select Calling policies.
3. Then open the Clobal (org-wide default) policy, or create a new policy by clicking the Add button. *
* Note: If you create a new policy, then after enabling "Cloud recording for calling" (see next step), click "Manage Users" in the menu to specify in which users this policy will apply to.
3. Toggle the Cloud recording for calling to On and then click Save.
4. Now wait about an hour for the policy change to take effect.
6. Sign out of Microsoft Teams app and sign back in. The Teams recording option in one to one calls, should be available now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 'Recording' option unavailable in Microsoft Teams one-on-one calls?
The 'Recording' option is unavailable because the ability to record one-on-one conversations is disabled by default in Microsoft Teams. To enable it, you need to turn on the 'Cloud recording for calling' feature in the Microsoft Teams admin center.
How can I enable call recording for one-on-one video calls in Microsoft Teams?
To enable call recording, sign in to the Microsoft Teams admin center, expand 'Voice' in the left pane, and select 'Calling policies.' Open the Global (org-wide default) policy or create a new one. Toggle 'Cloud recording for calling' to On and save the changes. Allow about an hour for the policy to take effect.
What should I do after enabling cloud recording for calling in Microsoft Teams?
After enabling cloud recording for calling, wait about an hour for the policy to take effect. Then, sign out of the Microsoft Teams app and sign back in. The recording option for one-on-one calls should now be available.
Can I apply the call recording policy to specific users only?
Yes, if you create a new calling policy, you can click 'Manage Users' in the menu to specify which users the policy will apply to after enabling 'Cloud recording for calling.'
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