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BigBlueButton can record your sessions for later review by students or for your own reflection.

Start and Stop Recording

Moderators control when recording is active:
  • Click the Record button to start capturing the session
  • Click again to pause recording
  • You can start and stop multiple times — they’ll be combined into one recording
  • A visual indicator shows all participants when recording is active
See Start and Stop Recording.
Recording only captures content when actively recording. Paused segments are not included.

Recording Formats

BigBlueButton recordings are available in different formats:
FormatContentBest For
PresentationSlides + audio + chat + shared notesReviewing lectures
VideoFull video recording with webcamsVisual review
StatisticsEngagement data and participation metricsAnalytics and reflection

Processing Time

Recordings are not available immediately after a session ends:
  • Processing time varies based on session length and server load
  • Typical processing: minutes to hours depending on duration
  • You’ll receive access once processing completes
See How Long Until My Recording Is Available?.

Download Recordings

Premium users can download recordings for offline viewing or archival: See Download a Recording.

Recording Security

Control who can access and download your recordings:

Tips for Better Recordings

  • Start recording early — don’t forget to click Record at the start of class
  • Pause during breaks — stop recording during non-instructional time
  • Announce recording — let participants know when recording is active
  • Review your recordings — watch your own recordings to improve your teaching