# Processing Zoom Recording Distinguishment

**URL:** <https://devforum.zoom.us/t/processing-zoom-recording-distinguishment/88646>\
**Category:** Cloud Recordings\
**Created:** [May 18, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/processing-zoom-recording-distinguishment/88646 "2023-05-18T18:37:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![zoomrecords](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/zoomrecords/32/8298_2.png) [@zoomrecords](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/zoomrecords)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/processing-zoom-recording-distinguishment/88646/1 "2023-05-18T18:37:58Z")

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Is there a way to distinguish a finished recordings and processing recordings?

In the response of the GET request, it doesn’t have a status of a recording, so when my script tries to download it, it fails.

If there is a way to handle this issue, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

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**Author:** ![iram123456789abc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/iram123456789abc/32/49537_2.png) [@iram123456789abc](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/iram123456789abc)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/processing-zoom-recording-distinguishment/88646/2 "2023-11-16T18:55:50Z")

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Certainly,

To address the issue, consider adding a “status” field in the GET request response, indicating the recording state (e.g., “processing,” “finished”). Your script can then check this field before attempting to download. If possible, include a timestamp or completion date for additional clarity. Implementing error handling and a polling mechanism can enhance the script’s robustness.