Viewing and Sharing Zoom Recordings in Canvas
Learn how to view and share your Zoom cloud recordings in Canvas.
Note: It is recommended that you review your Zoom cloud recording settings in order to manage who has access to your Zoom recordings in Canvas, and how they can access these recordings.
Before you start
How to View a Zoom Recording in Canvas
Step 1: In your Canvas course navigation menu, select Zoom.
Step 2: Select the Cloud Recordings tab to see the list of meetings that you recorded.
Step 3: Select the relevant class session name (Topic).

If the recording is not ready, it will show a status of “processing”. When the recording is ready, you can play, share or download the recording.
Step 4: To view the recording, select the play button.

Share a Zoom Recording Link
Step 1: Select the Share link below the recording.

Step 2: The Share this could recording dialog will open. Select the Copy button to copy the recording information and link to your clipboard.

Step 3: Paste the recording information and link into an email, Canvas page, or wherever you would like to share the link to your recording.
Note: It is not necessary to share the link to the cloud recording with students if they already have access to your Zoom in Canvas cloud recordings. To check whether your students have access to your Zoom in Canvas cloud recordings by default, check your Zoom cloud recording settings
Download a Zoom Recording
Step 1: Click the Download link below the file.

Step 2: The recording will download to your device as an .mp4 file.

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