How to Record a Call on Google Voice

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Last Updated: December 8, 2022

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.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Enabling the Call Recording Option

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Go to Google Voice.
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Click the Settings icon. This icon will be on the top right of the screen and resembles a gear.

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3
Click on Settings.
4
Click on Calls.
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Select the checkbox next to “Call Options.”

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Recording a Call

1
Receive the call on your Google Voice number.
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Press 4 on your phone handset. You can press 4 at the time of taking or during the call.
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Listen to the automated "Call recording on" message. This will play for all parties on the phone.
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Continue talking as your call is recorded. 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.

Community Q&A

Question

I have Google, but is Google Talk a separate app?

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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?

Community Answer

Google Voice lets you record a call for a duration of up to 3 hours. This figure varies for other softwares though.