How to Record a Call on Google Voice

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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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    Go to Google Voice .
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    This icon will be on the top right of the screen and resembles a gear.
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    This will play for all parties on the phone.
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    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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    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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    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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