Question
People commonly ask on the Zoom Developer Forum:
How can I disable or automatically accept the recording consent dialog (and other pop-ups like the custom disclaimer) when using the Meeting SDK? Can this be controlled per meeting or via the SDK so that a bot can join without being blocked? Additionally, how can I suppress the recording consent prompt when my Meeting SDK bot joins and starts recording raw audio?
Answer
Suppressing the recording consent prompt and other related pop-ups in the Windows Meeting SDK is a common concern, especially for developers looking to automate bot interactions. However, there are specific limitations and guidelines to be aware of:
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Recording Consent Notification: You cannot disable or auto-accept the recording consent notification through the Meeting SDK or Zoom client. This notification is a mandatory feature that informs participants when a meeting is being recorded. The only exception is for the host who initiates the recording; they will not see the prompt, but all other participants will.
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Account Admin Controls: Only Zoom account admins have the ability to configure settings that may suppress these prompts for users on their account. This is not configurable on a per-meeting basis or through SDK calls. Depending on the account type, admins can adjust settings related to the recording consent notification: - For Basic, Pro, Business, and Free Trial accounts with fewer than 100 licenses, the recording consent disclaimer is enabled by default and cannot be disabled or customized. - For Enterprise, API, Education, or Business accounts with 100 or more licenses, admins can disable or customize the disclaimer for internal participants, but guests will still receive it.
For further details on modifying recording notification prompts, refer to the Zoom support article: Modifying recording notification prompts.
If you're interested in recording without the mandatory recording consent popup, consider checking out the Recall.ai API, which does offer support for this.
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