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A guide to recording any calls you make with Google Voice
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To record a call on Google Voice, you will need to enable this function in the settings menu. Once the function is enabled, you can record calls by pressing 4 on your handset.

Things You Should Know

  • Click the Settings icon within the Google Voice app, then click on Calls and check the box next to "Call Options."
  • Press 4 while taking a call to start recording a call.
  • Press 4 again to end a recording during a call.
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Enabling the Call Recording Option

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  1. This icon will be on the top right of the screen and resembles a gear.
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Recording a Call

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  1. You can press 4 at the time of taking or during the call.
  2. This will play for all parties on the phone.
  3. Press 4 again at any time to end the recording. A copy of the recording will be saved in your Google Voice inbox.
    • Hanging up will also end the recording.
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  • Question
    I have Google, but is Google Talk a separate app?
    CaptianYaya
    Community Answer
    Yes, Google Talk is a separate app. You can download it from the Play Store.
  • Question
    How long of a call can I record?
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    Google Voice lets you record a call for a duration of up to 3 hours. This figure varies for other softwares though.
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    Can I record outgoing calls or just incoming?
    Ant1toxicity
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    You can record both. Voice plays an announcement to all participants that the recording has begun.
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      References

      1. US law on recording calls - US Federal law allows recording provided there is consent of one party to the call, but see the guide to taping calls in all US States.
      2. Australian law on recording calls - Telecommunications (Interception) Act 1979 (the person being recorded must know you are recording or it is illegal) - see the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

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