Starting a cloud recording on iOS and Android


You can record your meeting or webinar to the Zoom cloud from your mobile device with the Zoom mobile app. Cloud recording allows you to view, share, and download your recordings from your Zoom account. 

Note: It is not possible to record locally from an iOS or Android device.

Prerequisites for recording on iOS and Android

How to start a Zoom cloud recording from a mobile device

  1. On a mobile device, start or join a Zoom meeting or webinar as the host.
  2. In the meeting controls toolbar, tap the Record icon .
    Note: If you don't see this option, verify that you meet the prerequisites for this feature.
  3. Tap Start Recording.
    In the top-left corner, the app will indicate that it's recording.
  4. (Optional) To pause or stop the recording, tap the Record icon  again, and do one of the following:
    • Tap Pause Recording
    • Tap Stop Recording, then tap Stop to confirm
    After you have ended the meeting, the recording will process and appear under Recordings on the Zoom web portal.