Recording Unavailable Google Meet: Top 6 Fixes[2025]

If the recording feature is unavailable in Google Meet, what should you do? This tutorial gives you some tested fixes to record Google Meet sessions successfully.

Key Takeaways

If the recording option is not available in Google Meet, you can follow the methods in this tutorial to fix it. However, as the situation varies based on different devices and settings, the fixes may not work for everyone. If the solutions listed can't solve your problem, try to use another Google Meet screen recorder.

How to Fix Recording Unavailable Google Meet

Here are some common methods you can try to fix the recording unavailable issue on Google Meet:

Fix 1. Enable Recording in Google Meet

Before recording, turn on the recording feature for Google Meet by:

Step 1. Sign in to your Google Admin console using an administrator account.

Step 2. Make sure you have a Google Workspace edition that supports recording. Also, make sure the users who want to take a recording have Drive turned on and have permission to create new files in Drive.

Step 3. Go to Menu > Apps > Google Workspace > Google Meet.

Step 4. Click Meet video settings > Recording and check the Let people record their meetings box. Then, click Save.

Fix 2. Use Google Meet on A Computer

The recording feature is only available for the computer version. Therefore, you need to use Google Meet and record a meeting on a computer.

Fix 3. Don't Join Only to Present

You can't record if you join only to present. In this case, you need to join the video meeting first before starting to present. Then, you can record the session when you need to.

Fix 4. Create the Meeting as A Person

You can't record the session if the meeting was created on a conference room device, such as Meet hardware or a Chrome plug-in. Schedule the meeting you want to record in Calendar or create it with a person.

Schedule a Google Meet in Calendar by:

Step 1. Open your Gmail and click on Google Apps.

Step 2. Click on Google Calendar. When the Google Calendar appears, click on Create.

Step 3. Click on Event > Add in the dropdown window.

Step 4. Choose Add Google Meet video conferencing and click Save.

Step 5. When the session is scheduled, type guests' email addresses into the Add Guests field.

Fix 5. Delete A Recurring Meeting and Add A New One

If a meeting organizer's account disables recordings for the meetings they organized, you can't record a recurring meeting organized by them. To fix this, you must delete the recurring meeting from the Calendar event, save it, and add a new meeting code to recreate it as the new owner.

Fix 6. Contact Customer Support

If you've tried all the fixes above but still see "Recording unavailable", you can contact Google Support. They can identify the root cause and offer tailored solutions based on your account or organization settings. Before that, you need to prepare some information, including your workspace edition, details of the issue, measures you've taken, and meeting details.

• For Google Workspace Admins: sign in to the Google Admin console, click on the "?" to access the Help menu, then select Contact support to view available support options.
• For Google Workspace Users: go to Goole Meet Help Center, click Contact us, and follow the prompts to get in touch with support via available channels.

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How to Record Google Meet Without Record Button

EaseUS RecExperts is your best option to record Google Meet without using the record button on Google Meet. This screen recorder can record online meetings on your screen without requiring any permission. Not just Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, Slack, etc., can all be recorded. Download it to start now!

This screen recorder records the Google Meet screen with audio in easy steps. No matter what your account is, the host, the co-host, or an attendee, it captures your meeting screen easily. It can also schedule a recording to record the session automatically.

Besides, it offers virtual backgrounds like classroom, studio, or scenery. You can also blur the surroundings if you want. After recording, extract a script of the meeting with the AI Assistant.

Check how to record Google Meet meetings without a record button below:

Step 1. Open the video conference you want to record, such as a meeting on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Skype. Then, launch EaseUS RecExperts on your device. Choose Full Screen, Custom, or Window to capture the entire meeting window, manually select the specific conference area, or record a specific window without distractions.

Step 2. Select your recording inputs by toggling on the Webcam, Speaker, and Microphone. You can choose to record all sources, just one, or none, depending on whether you want to include your own voice, the speaker's audio, or video feed. This flexibility is helpful when recording online meetings, remote interviews, or training sessions.

Step 3. If needed, apply the built-in AI background changer after toggling Webcam to customize your webcam view. You can blur your background, replace it with a virtual image, or insert a personalised backdrop, perfect for maintaining professionalism in your video call recordings.

Step 4. Once everything is ready, click the red REC button to start recording. You can also press F10 to pause and F9 to stop the recording quickly.

Step 5. After recording, your meeting video will appear in the pop-up recording preview interface. From here, you can play back, rename, or edit the file. If you need a meeting transcript, click Transcript with AI to generate an AI-powered text summary of everything that was said, ideal for post-meeting documentation or sharing with absent team members.

Why Is Recording Unavailable in Google Meet

Why is it showing recording unavailable on Google Meet? Here are some possible reasons you can refer to, so that you can find the appropriate solutions:

1. Your Google account doesn't offer recording function:

Free Gmail accounts don't have access to the recording feature, and it's only available on select Google Workspace plans:

• Business Plus/Standard
• Essentials
• Education Plus with a "Staff" or "Student" license
• Enterprise Essentials/Plus/Standard/Starter
• Teaching and Learning Upgrade with a "Teaching and Learning Upgrade" license.
• Workspace Individual Subscriber

2. You are not one of the people below who have recording permission:

• The meeting host
• People from outside the host's organization were promoted to co-hosts
• People from the host's organization and Host Management are off
• A teacher or co-teacher for Google Classroom meetings

3. Recording option isn't enabled 

The admin does not enable the recording option in the Settings

4. Google Drive storage is full

Recordings are saved to Drive. If your Drive is full, the recording option might be disabled.

5. You are on an unsupported platform

The recording feature only works on desktop browsers. If you use a mobile device, you will see the recording unavailable notice.

6. Feature rollout delay or technical issue

Sometimes features take up to 24 hours to apply after being enabled. Or, a temporary glitch or account issue could also be the cause.

Recording Unavailable Google Meet FAQs

1. Why can't I record on Google Meet?

You can't record on Google Meet if you're using a free Gmail account, if the feature isn't enabled by your admin, or if you're not the meeting organizer or part of the same organization.

2. Where are my Google Meet recordings saved?

Your Google Meet recordings are saved in Google Drive in a folder called "Meet Recordings". You can access them directly from your Drive.

3. How long does it take for recording settings to apply after being enabled?

It may take up to 24 hours for recording settings to apply after being enabled by your Google Workspace admin.

4. How much Google Drive space do I need to record a Meet session?

The amount of Google Drive space needed to record a Google Meet session depends on the length and quality of the recording. Typically, a 1-hour recording can take up to 1–2 GB of storage. Ensure you have enough space in your Google Drive to accommodate the recording.

5. What should I do if my recording didn't save or is missing?

• Check your Google Drive: Look for the recording in the "Meet Recordings" folder in your Google Drive.
• Verify your account permissions: Ensure you're signed into the correct Google account that was used to host or join the meeting.
• Check the meeting organizer: If you're not the organizer, ask them if they started the recording and check if they have access.
• Wait for processing: Sometimes, recordings take time to process and may not appear immediately.
• Review the storage: Ensure your Google Drive has enough space to save the recording.
• Contact Google Support: If none of these steps work, contact Google support for assistance.

Conclusion

We hope the methods in this article fix your problem. If you tried all the fixes but the problem still exist, try EaseUS RecExperts. This Windows and Mac screen recorder captures the meeting screen with audio and webcam in a few clicks. Download it now!