How do I record a Zoom meeting to the cloud?

Quick Links: | Prerequisites | Instructions | Troubleshooting | Next Steps |

Cloud recording in Zoom is a feature that allows users to save their meeting recordings to the cloud, which can then be accessed or shared later. For faculty and staff at our institution, this feature is enabled by default and seamlessly integrates with Kaltura for easy storage and management. Students may need to activate this feature before use. This guide covers how to record a Zoom meeting to the cloud and ensure it's transferred to Kaltura. 

Prerequisites

• A Zoom account with cloud recording capabilities.
  • For faculty and staff, this is enabled by default. 
  • Students need to enable cloud recording by following the guidance provided.
  • Zoom cloud recordings are located on https://www.csuchico.edu/zoom but are only valid for for 30 days. 
• Access to Kaltura for storing the recordings

Step-by-Step Instructions

To record a Zoom meeting to the cloud and transfer it to Kaltura, do the following:

1. (Students only) Enable cloud recording in your Zoom settings.
2. Start your Zoom Meeting.
3. From the Zoom taskbar, select More > Record > Record to the Cloud to start recording.
   Once you start to record, Zoom adds a shortcut to your taskbar. 
   [Optional] Share Screen and computer sound. 
   

4. Once the meeting ends, the recording will automatically begin transferring to Kaltura.
   You will receive an email notification when the transfer begins. If you don't see your video after 24 hours, reach out to Learning Technology Services.

After recording your Zoom meeting to the cloud, you can Embed your video in Canvas.

Troubleshooting

• If you do not see the option to record to the cloud, ensure you are logged into your Chico State Zoom account, where this feature is enabled.
• If you still do not see the option to record to the cloud, check that you've enabled cloud recording in your Zoom settings.
• For any issues with transferring the recording to Kaltura, check your email for any notifications regarding the transfer process, and ensure your Kaltura account is active.

Next Steps

Now that you've upload a video, consider doing one of the following:

Share

• Turn your video into an interactive quiz
• Embed your video in Canvas
• Submit your video as a video assignment
• Get your video's embed code for sharing outside Canvas

Edit

• Add captions to your video
• Trim, clip, chop, and splice your video using Kaltura's video editor
• Change the video's details, such as title, description, etc.
• Add collaborators to your video
• Change your video's owner

Review

• View analytics on your video

Still need help? If you run into problems with Kaltura or still need help, faculty can reach out to the Technology & Learning Program and students can contact the Center for Technology Equity.