How to Record Webex Meetings
Local and cloud recording options, admin requirements, and best alternatives.
Quick answer: Click the Record button in Webex and choose cloud (saves to Webex cloud) or local (saves to your computer). Host or cohost privileges required.
Recording options in Webex
Cloud Recording
Saves to Webex cloud. Available on most paid plans.
Local Recording
Saves to your computer as MP4 file.
Step-by-step: Record in Webex
Start or join as host
You must be the host or cohost to record. Ask the host to make you cohost if needed.
Click the Record button
Find it in the meeting controls at the bottom of your screen.
Choose recording location
Select "Record in cloud" or "Record on my computer" from the dropdown.
Stop when finished
Click the Record button again and select Stop. Cloud recordings process automatically.
Webex recording limitations
- • Host/cohost privileges required
- • Admin can disable recording site-wide
- • Cloud storage limits vary by plan
- • Participants see recording indicator
- • No automatic meeting notes
Better alternative
Convo captures transcripts and action items automatically — works even if you're not the host.
See how it worksFAQ
Related guides
Not the host? No problem.
Convo captures any meeting automatically — no host privileges needed.
Download for MacSources & References
- Webex Help Center - Recording meetings
- Webex admin recording settings