How to Start Recording GoToMeeting Session on Windows and Mac

GoToMeeting is a popular online meeting platform used by teams, educators, and professionals around the world to collaborate remotely. Whether you're hosting a training session, conducting a client presentation, or leading a team update, recording your GoToMeeting can be incredibly useful for training & onboarding, compliance & documentation, and support for absent attendees.

In this guide, we will share the best 2 ways to record GoToMeeting and share practical tips to make your recordings clear, useful, and easy to manage. Now, let's get started.

Method 1: Record GoToMeeting With Official GoToMeeting Built-in Recorder
Method 2: Record GoToMeeting With Third-Party Desktop Screen Recorders
FAQs

Feature	Built-in (Cloud)	Built-in (Local)	AnyMP4 Screen Recorder
Attendee Recording	Host Only	Host Only	Yes (as a guest/host)
Storage Location	Online in your GoToMeeting account, and 20GB in size	Saved directly to your computer	Saved directly to your computer
Maximum Length	8 hours (or 2 hours with no attendees)	8 hours (or 2 hours with no attendees)	Without a time limit.
Access & Sharing	Accessible from any device via link	Manual sharing required	Manual sharing required
Offline Access	Requires internet connection	Available without internet	Available without internet
Output Format	MP4/MOV (via download)	WEBM (requires conversion)	MP4, WMV, MOV, GIF
Plan Requirement	Pro or Plus subscription	Available to all organizers	Available to all organizers
Editing Features			Trim, annotate, schedule
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Method 1: Record GoToMeeting With Official GoToMeeting Built-in Recorder

GoToMeeting gives you two options to record the meeting, including a local and a cloud recorder. The steps of recording GoToMeeting in the cloud or local are similar.

To start recording a meeting or group call in Teams, you need to know about the prerequisites for Teams meeting recording. To record a Teams meeting, Microsoft Stream must be enabled for the host. Note that the prerequisites below are required for both the meeting organizer and the person who is initiating the recording:

Key features:

Record GoToMeeting, online meetings, games, Podcast, games, online videos, etc.
Capture full screen or selected screen, and preview the captured videos before saving.
Selectable to choose from different audio sources, like system sound or microphone voice.

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Note: If you want to record GoToMeeting locally on your computer, you need to download and install the GoTo desktop app.

1. Run AnyMP4 Screen Recorder after downloading. Select "Video Recorder" to record GoToMeeting.

2. Select the area you want to record. You can choose to record full screen or customize the screen area.

3. You can select to keep the System Sound or Microphone on. Besides, you have multiple options to select the settings. Click the gear icon to set the recording.

4. Then click the red REC button to start GoToMeeting recording. After the session ends, click Stop button to stop recording. You can preview the recording before saving.

With this software, you can record online meetings as a guest without others knowing for Teams, WebEx, Skype, and more.

When to use Cloud Recording for GoToMeeting

• Easy access and sharing: Recordings are automatically uploaded and accessible via your GoToMeeting account, making it simple to share links with teammates or clients.
• Cross-device convenience: You can view, download, or manage recordings from any device with internet access.
• No local storage worries: Ideal if you're low on disk space or working on a device without reliable storage.
• Automatic backup: Cloud recordings are stored securely, reducing the risk of losing files due to crashes or accidental deletion.

When to use Local Recording for GoToMeeting

• Offline access: You can view and edit the recording without needing an internet connection.
• More control over file management: Save, rename, or move files directly on your device.
• Faster access for editing: If you're planning to trim or repurpose the video using third-party software, local files are easier to work with.
• Avoiding cloud storage limits: Useful if your cloud quota is full or you're working with sensitive content you'd rather keep offline.

Method 2: Record GoToMeeting With Third-Party Desktop Screen Recorders

As the useful team collaboration tool, GoToMeeting has also been equipped with the recording function. It is convenient to record the online meeting while hosting or joining a video, audio or web meeting.

GoToMeeting offers two recording modes, including cloud recording and local recording. You can follow the steps to record online GoToMeeting sessions.

Enable Cloud Recording

Before using Cloud Recording, you need to enable it in Admin Center.

1. Navigate to Account Administrators, and log in GoToMeeting account.

2. Click User Settings > GoToMeeting > 2) Change Settings > Features > Record Settings.

3. Choose and enable Cloud recording. Then, click Save to save the setting.

Using Cloud Recording

1. Start your online GoToMeeting with the desktop version on Windows or Mac. You can also use the online GoToMeeting recording.

2. Click Meet Now to start a new GoToMeeting. You can choose the audio, screen, and webcam recording settings. For more settings, you can click the gear icon.

If you are a GoToMeeting attendee, you can enter the meeting ID to join the GoToMeeting room.

3. Click Record button next to the gear icon, and the recording will be started. If you want to stop recording, just click Pause button.

4. Click Meetings in Cloud Recordings setting to view and download the GoToMeeting recording.

Note: After recording, your GoToMeeting session recording will be automatically saved to the cloud. You can view, delete, or download the recording to your local computer.

Using Local Recording

You can use Admin Center to enable local recording. The recording will be saved in the local folder automatically. Follow the steps to start local recording.

1. Open GoToMeeting app, and click Meet Now to start a new GoToMeeting.

2. Click the gear icon to set local recording settings. You can click Browse to choose the local folder where the recording will be saved. Then, click OK button.

3. Click Record to start recording GoToMeeting session. Click Pause to stop the recording.

Generally, the GoToMeeting recording file is stored as G2M file in the local folder. You need to convert it to common video files like MP4.

FAQs

Can I record GoToMeeting without anyone knowing?

Not with built-in tools. GoToMeeting shows a recording notification to all participants. If you need stealth recording, you'd have to use third-party software like AnyMP4 Screen Recorder, but always consider legal and ethical rules before doing so.

How long does it take for a cloud recording to process?

Usually a few minutes. Most recordings are available within 10–20 minutes after the meeting ends, but longer sessions may take more time.

What is the best file format for GoToMeeting sharing?

MP4 is best. It's widely supported, easy to upload, and compatible with most devices and platforms.

Why is my GoToMeeting recording silent?

It could be due to muted microphones, audio settings, or recording glitches. Check that audio was enabled during the meeting and that your recording settings included system and mic sound.

Conclusion

We mainly introduced 3 ways to record online GoToMeeting sessions. You can use the built-in recording functions in GoToMeeting. However, a more efficient way is to use this third-party software - AnyMP4 Screen Recorder. It allows you to record any online meetings, GoToMeeting sessions, online videos, and more. So, please don't hesitate to try this awesome product. Or if you have other better recording software, just leave a comment.