How to Record a Zoom Meeting Without Permission

There are many reasons why someone would want to record a Zoom meeting without anyone knowing. In this guide, we’ll cover multiple ways to do it, so read on to find out how to record a Zoom meeting as a participant without permission.

Can you record a Zoom meeting if you are not the host? No, you can’t – at least, not using Zoom’s own screen-recording function, which you can only use freely if you’re the meeting host. If you want to record as a participant, you’ll need to request permission from the host. Once the host grants permission, the screen-recording feature will be enabled for you, and you can start recording. Regardless of whether you are the host or the participant, Zoom will notify all attendees in the Zoom call when you start or stop recording.

Below we compare the Zoom built-in feature and Movavi Screen Recorder from the point of view of a Zoom meeting participant:

Take a look at our detailed guide below to learn how to record Zoom meetings without permission for free using the Movavi software.

By using Zoom's built-in recording tool, you not only notify everyone that you’re recording, but you also agree to let Zoom store your recordings. If you’re not keen on this arrangement, you can use a third-party app. This is how to record a Zoom meeting without host permission with Movavi Screen Recorder.

Movavi Screen Recorder is a powerful screen-recording tool that lets you easily record any part of your desktop – including Zoom calls. It also allows you to record a Zoom meeting when you are not the host. You can use it to capture audio from both the speakers and the microphone. You can also schedule your recordings, which is useful if you’re attending online Zoom classes.

Follow the steps below to learn how to record a Zoom meeting without permission on your laptop, on a Mac, and on a PC.

Is there a way to capture someone else's Zoom meeting on your iPhone? Sure! Zoom is also available for iOS, which means you can also record calls on your iPad or iPhone. Fortunately, all iOS devices have a built-in screen recording feature. 

This is a straightforward function that lets you record the entire screen of your device. Since it is only a built-in tool, you won’t get the additional features that typically come with screen-recording software, such as the ability to annotate or edit video clips. 

Here’s how to record a Zoom meeting on an iPhone or iPad without the consent of the host.

Wondering, “how can I record a Zoom call on Android?” Not all Android devices have inbuilt recording tools, it depends on the manufacturer. For instance, Samsung devices have a screen recorder, while some other Android devices don’t. If your Android phone does not offer a built-in recording function, you can download a third-party screen recorder.

In our guide on how to record a Zoom meeting without permission on Android, we will focus on AZ Screen Recorder. It’s a free and high-quality screen-recording app with no time limit, no watermark, and no root required.

Follow these steps to learn how to record a Zoom meeting without permission on a phone running Android OS.

So, is it legal to record a Zoom meeting without permission? The answer is yes and no, depending on the country or region you are in. Generally, most countries require some kind of consent before recording any type of conversation online or through the phone. However, if all parties involved agree to the recording, then it can be done legally. In any case, it is always best practice to ask for permission before attempting to record a meeting.