How to Record a Microsoft Teams Meeting?
As remote work continues to be a big part of our professional lives, recording Microsoft Teams meetings has become essential for keeping track of important discussions, sharing with absent team members, and reviewing key decisions later.
But if you've ever tried to record a Teams meeting, you might have run into some limitations with the built-in recording feature. In this post, we'll share the two best ways to record your Teams meetings.
Method 1: Microsoft Teams Built-in Recording
Microsoft Teams does offer a built-in recording feature, which is convenient for basic recording needs. In a Teams meeting, one participant can record at a time.
Who can record a Teams meeting:
- Users with Office 365 Enterprise licenses (E1, E3, E5, F3, A1, A3, A5, M365 Business, Business Premium, or Business Essentials)
- Meeting organizers or presenters
- NOT available for guests or external participants
How to record a meeting using Microsoft Teams:
- Start or join your meeting
- Click "More actions" (three dots) in your meeting controls
- Select "Record and transcribe" > "Start recording"
- Everyone gets notified that recording has started
- To stop: Go to "More actions" > "Record and transcribe" > "Stop recording"
Where Team meeting recordings are saved:
- Automatically saved to the meeting organizer's OneDrive for Business
- Appears in the meeting chat or channel
- Important: Recordings expire after 60 days by default (can be changed by admins)
Team Meeting recordings won't capture:
- More than four peoples' video streams at once
- Whiteboards and annotations
- Shared notes
- Content shared by apps
- Videos or animations embedded in PowerPoint Live presentations
Pros:
- Super convenient and integrated directly into Teams.
- The recording is automatically saved to SharePoint or OneDrive and can be easily shared.
Cons:
- You need to be the meeting organizer or have the correct permissions from your IT admin.
- It notifies everyone in the meeting, so you can't record discreetly.
- Recordings are stored in the cloud, which might not be ideal for everyone.
Method 2: Bandicam Screen Recorder
If the built-in option doesn't work for you, or if you want more features, Bandicam Screen Recorder can help you. This is perfect if you aren't the host or want to record offline.
Why choose Bandicam:
✅ Works for ANYONE - guests, hosts, external participants
✅ No license restrictions - works with any Teams account
✅ Discreet recording - can record without notifying participants
✅ No expiration dates - keep recordings forever
✅ Local storage - full control over your files
✅ High-quality audio/video - crystal clear recordings
✅ Advanced features - scheduled recording, real-time drawing, mouse effects, and more
From the very beginning, we engineered Bandicam for performance. It's not just a screen recorder; it's a highly optimized tool that ensures your PC remains responsive. We achieve this through our robust support for hardware acceleration (NVIDIA NVENC/HEVC, Intel Quick Sync, AMD VCN), which offloads the recording workload from your CPU to your graphics card.
What does this mean for you? A lag-free meeting and a lag-free recording.
How to record a Teams meeting using Bandicam:
Step 1: Download and Install Bandicam
First, head over to our website and download Bandicam.
Step 2: Configure Your Audio Settings (The Most Important Step!)
- Select "Default Output Device" for meeting audio
- Select "Default Input Device" for your microphone
- In Windows Sound settings, set Communications to "Do nothing
Step 3: Select Your Recording Area
In the top-left corner of Bandicam:
- Rectangle on a screen: This is our recommendation. You can draw a box precisely around the main Teams window.
- Fullscreen: If you plan on having Teams in fullscreen mode, this works too, but be aware it will capture everything, including notifications that might pop up.
Step 4: Start Recording!
Press the Record button (● REC) or use the default hotkey: F12. The recording border will turn red, showing it's active.
Step 5: Stop and Find Your File
Press the Stop button (■) or F12 again. Your video is saved instantly. Find it under Home -> Videos in Bandicam. From there, you can play, edit, or upload your recording.
Comparison: Teams vs Bandicam
| Feature | Teams Built-in | Bandicam |
|---|---|---|
| Who can record | Business license holders only | Anyone |
| Guest recording | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Participant notification | Always notifies | Optional (can be discreet) |
| Storage location | OneDrive/SharePoint | Local computer |
| Expiration | 60 days default | Never expires |
| Audio quality | Good | Excellent |
| Advanced features | Basic | Extensive |
| Cost | Included with license | One-time purchase |
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Important: Always check your company policies before recording meetings. Some regions require consent from all participants. When in doubt:
- Inform participants you're recording
- Check your organization's recording policy
- Respect privacy and confidentiality agreements
Common Issues and Solutions
1. "No sound in my Teams meeting recording"
Verify Speaker Device’ and ‘Microphone Device’ settings are consistent across Windows, Teams, and Bandicam. Check that your microphone and speakers are set as default devices.
2. "Can't see recording option in Teams"
You likely don't have the required license or permissions. Contact your IT admin or use Bandicam instead
3. "Recording quality is poor"
- Adjust Bandicam's quality settings
- Ensure stable internet connection
- Close unnecessary applications to free up system resources
Why We Recommend Bandicam
As the team behind Bandicam, we've specifically designed our software to solve the limitations of built-in recording solutions. Here's what makes us different:
- Universal compatibility - works with any video conferencing platform
- Professional features - everything you need for business recording
- Reliable performance - trusted by millions of users worldwide
- Continuous updates - we're always improving based on user feedback
We hope this guide helps you get the most out of your Microsoft Teams meetings. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below!
Posted Jun 30, 2025, 3:01 AM UTC