# Cannot access cloud regordings through API

**URL:** <https://devforum.zoom.us/t/cannot-access-cloud-regordings-through-api/106452>\
**Category:** API and Webhooks\
**Tags:** recording\
**Created:** [March 25, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/cannot-access-cloud-regordings-through-api/106452 "2024-03-25T15:47:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![zoom1.dev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@zoom1.dev](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/zoom1.dev)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/cannot-access-cloud-regordings-through-api/106452/1 "2024-03-25T15:47:29Z")

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Hello!

I am trying to build an application in which I access zoom recordings through API.

I have created a server-to-server oAuth app, but when I try to access recordings for a user through API (/v2/users/{userId}/recordings) I get the following error:  
{  
“code”: 4711,  
“message”: “Invalid access token, does not contain scopes:[user:read:list\_recordings:admin, user:read:list\_recordings].”  
}

When I go to the server-to-server app → Scopes, and try to assign those scopes, I cannot find them, they are missing.

Currently I have a Pro license and also a cloud storage plan.  
Also I have checked that I have recording permissions and that cloud recordings are enabled in my account.

Can you please assist me on how to fix this?

Thank you

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**Author:** ![gianni.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/gianni.zoom/32/32523_2.png) [@gianni.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/gianni.zoom)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 3:23am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/cannot-access-cloud-regordings-through-api/106452/2 "2024-03-26T03:23:19Z")

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Hi @zoom1.dev ,

Check out these sections for guidance on the root cause.

> **[Optimize Zoom cloud recording workflows -- guidance and tips for developers...](https://developers.zoom.us/blog/openapi-guide-cloud-recording/#prerequisites)**
>
> Unlocking the power of Zoom cloud recordings-developer guide.

> **[Optimize Zoom cloud recording workflows -- guidance and tips for developers...](https://developers.zoom.us/blog/openapi-guide-cloud-recording/#developer-tips-for-zoom-cloud-recording)**
>
> Unlocking the power of Zoom cloud recordings-developer guide.

Let me know if you’re able to identify and resolve the issue!

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**Author:** ![zoom1.dev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@zoom1.dev](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/zoom1.dev)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/cannot-access-cloud-regordings-through-api/106452/4 "2024-03-26T10:32:26Z")

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Hello,

I could not track what the problem is using those articles.  
My problem is that I cannot find the scopes into the server-to-server app in order to add them.

The accounts have cloud recording enabled and allow clouds recording share enabled.

For example, I have meeting:read:list\_meetings:admin scope available and I can query for meetings for the master accounts or any sub-account via API, but I cannot find the scopes related to cloud recordings (user:read:list\_recordings:admin, user:read:list\_recordings) in order to add them to the app, so that I can query recordings. O only have scopes related to local\_recordings

What would be the reason for which the scopes are not available in the app definition?

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![gianni.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/gianni.zoom/32/32523_2.png) [@gianni.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/gianni.zoom)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/cannot-access-cloud-regordings-through-api/106452/5 "2024-03-27T20:09:38Z")

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Hi @zoom1.dev ,

I see the issue, please see this thread:

> [@Recording scope not found](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/recording-scope-not-found/106441/9):
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> Hi all, There should be a fix deployed for development this weekend and for production shortly after (ZOOM-696701).

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/zoomdeveloper/original/3X/6/1/614bdd549b610bbaa46ff934617683a02bdaa03c.png) [@system](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/system)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 11:46am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/cannot-access-cloud-regordings-through-api/106452/6 "2025-03-31T11:46:22Z")

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