# How to cloud record when using the Web Video SDK **URL:** \ **Category:** Web\ **Created:** [April 6, 2021, 9:21am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313 "2021-04-06T09:21:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![swallows.yb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/swallows.yb/32/25416_2.png) [@swallows.yb](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/swallows.yb)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2021, 9:21am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/1 "2021-04-06T09:21:26Z")
When I want to cloud record using the Web Video SDK, should I use MediaRecorder to record the video? Please let us know if you have any other best practices. ---
**Author:** ![donte.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/donte.zoom/32/24412_2.png) [@donte.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/donte.zoom)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/2 "2021-04-07T17:01:13Z")
Hi @swallows.yb, Thank you for using the Developer Forum. To record a meeting with the WebSDK you need to be the host of the meeting. This Developer forum post provides some more in-depth detail: > [@How to add recording functionality in my video calls](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-add-recording-functionality-in-my-video-calls/4978): > > Hello, I’m following this guide [https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/sdk/native-sdks/Web-Client-SDK/getting-started/integrate-the-sdk](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/sdk/native-sdks/Web-Client-SDK/getting-started/integrate-the-sdk) How can I record the video meetings? I found in the documentation section some related functions ZoomMtg.record({ record: true }); and ZoomMtg.showRecordFunction({ show: false }); but I don’t know how to integrate them in the sample app. Should they be inside the ZoomMtg.init function or what. It’s also worth mentioning that the video call is taking place … Please let me know if this helps. Best, Donte ---
**Author:** ![swallows.yb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/swallows.yb/32/25416_2.png) [@swallows.yb](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/swallows.yb)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/3 "2021-04-16T03:20:36Z")
Thank you donte.S. It is possible with the Web client SDK, but I can’t find the record with the Web Video SDK. This thread didn’t even mention how to implement it, so it would be helpful if you could give me some hints on how to do cloud recording. > [@API support for recording the Audio/Video sessions](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/api-support-for-recording-the-audio-video-sessions/42898): > > How Fully customizable web SDK supports saving/recording the video/audio sessions? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![donte.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/donte.zoom/32/24412_2.png) [@donte.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/donte.zoom)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/4 "2021-04-16T18:40:27Z")
Hi @swallows.yb, Thank you for your question. When it comes to questions about our Video SDK, I recommend posting in the #web-video-sdk categories and someone will reach out to you there . That said, out of the box currently the Video SDK does not support the recording feature. It is a feature that we hope to offer in future versions. However, the Video SDK does provide raw access to audio and video, which can be leveraged in implementation of your own recording system in your application. Here’s our help article with more details on the Video SDK offerings: > **[Introduction - Video SDKs - Zoom Software Development Kit (Zoom SDK)](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/sdk/video/introduction)** > > Video SDKs are designed to be: > > > > Direct access to raw video and audio data allows improved interaction between users and the app video stream. Imagin... Please let me know if this helps. Best, Donte ---
**Author:** ![jklee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jklee/32/21885_2.png) [@jklee](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jklee)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/5 "2021-05-06T06:32:02Z")
When will the recording function be added in the video SDK? ---
**Author:** ![donte.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/donte.zoom/32/24412_2.png) [@donte.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/donte.zoom)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/6 "2021-05-06T14:29:28Z")
Thank you for your question,@jklee! We are excited to bring that enhancement in a future release, however we don’t have an estimated time yet. Please make sure to subscribe to our [_blog_](https://blog.zoom.us/) , and [_change log_](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/changelog) for the latest news, updates, and fixes. Best, Donte ---
**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:** [June 6, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/7 "2021-06-06T00:29:30Z")
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**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-cloud-record-when-using-the-web-video-sdk/47313/8 "2021-06-29T18:05:01Z")
Hey @swallows.yb , @jklee , I wanted to share this article on how you can record an HTML Canvas. This approach could be used to record a Video SDK Session: > **[How to record a canvas element](https://medium.com/@amatewasu/how-to-record-a-canvas-element-d4d0826d3591)** > > This is a really short tutorial in order to show you how to record a canvas element properly Thanks, Tommy