How do recordings and replays work?
Updated 2026-10-10
Recording starts only when the host starts it and the recording service accepts the session. A replay exists after that recording finishes and is stored.
What to do
- In the live room, start recording if the control is available.
- Stay connected. A room that is not ready will not record.
- Wait until the recording status finishes before you expect a replay file.
Eligibility
Starting the control is not proof the file exists. Jimvio does not record every stream automatically, and a failed egress does not create a replay.
If something goes wrong
- If the control is missing, recording is not available in that room.
- Do not assume a replay is public until you can open it.
If status stays failed, ticket the session time without sending access keys.
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