Where Are Teams Recordings Stored – OneDrive or SharePoint Explained

If you’ve ever wondered where are Teams recordings stored, you’re not alone. I had the same question when I first started using Microsoft Teams. The short answer is, Teams recordings are stored in either OneDrive or SharePoint, depending on the type of meeting. In this guide, I’ll show you how to find Teams recordings quickly.

Let me take you through everything I’ve learned:

• Where Are Teams Recordings Stored Now?
• Where are Teams Recordings Stored – My Experience
• How to Find Teams Recordings: Step-by-Step
• Admin Control Over Recording Storage
• What About Microsoft Stream?
• Final Thoughts
• People Also Ask (FAQs)

Where Are Teams Recordings Stored Now?

When Microsoft Teams first rolled out meeting recording features, they were stored in Microsoft Stream (Classic). But since 2021, Microsoft shifted the storage location to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online.

Let’s understand how it works in detail:

#1. OneDrive for Business
When you record a regular meeting, like one scheduled in a Teams calendar or started ad hoc in a Teams chat, the recording is stored in OneDrive in this location: OneDrive > Recordings. Plus, the person who started the recording is the owner of the meeting and can access recordings like this:

https://companydomain-your.sharepoint.com/personal/company/username_domain/Documents/Recordings

#2. SharePoint Online
If you record a channel meeting which is hosted in a Team channel, the recording is stored in SharePoint Online. Additionally, the location, path will be: SharePoint Site > Documents > Recordings. The Team/Channel, accessible to members of that Team. Example path:

https://yourdomain.sharepoint.com/sites/TeamName/Shared Documents/Recordings

Related guide: Microsoft Teams Chat Disappeared Issue

Where are Teams Recordings Stored – My Experience

When I first recorded a Teams meeting, I checked my emails and Teams chat, thinking the file would just appear. Eventually, Teams automatically shares a link to the recording in the meeting chat or channel conversation after the recording ends.

What helped me most was understanding that:

• Personal or small group meetings > OneDrive (Recordings folder)
• Team/Channel-based meetings > SharePoint (Documents/Recordings folder)

That distinction made it much easier for me to locate recordings afterwards.

How to Find Teams Recordings: Step-by-Step

Here’s what I do to find my recordings:

For Regular Meetings (OneDrive):

1. Open OneDrive.
2. Click on My Files > Recordings.
3. Find your meeting recording by date or title.
4. You can download it or share it using the Share button.

For Channel Meetings (SharePoint):

1. Open Teams > Go to the respective Team and Channel.
2. Click on the Files tab > Recordings.
3. Alternatively, access the SharePoint site linked to that Team for more options.

Notifications & Sharing

• In Chat or Channel: After the recording ends, Teams automatically posts the recording link in the meeting chat or the channel thread.
• Sharing: Since it’s stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, I can share recordings with internal or external users.

Admin Control Over Recording Storage

Admins in Microsoft 365 can control where are Teams recordings stored, retention policies, and sharing permissions. Moreover, in some organisations I’ve worked with, access was limited based on compliance needs.

If you’re managing Teams at an organisational level, make sure your admin reviews these:

• Retention Policies via Microsoft Purview
• Storage Quotas for OneDrive and SharePoint
• External Sharing Settings

Also read: Microsoft Teams Security Best Practices

What About Microsoft Stream?

Microsoft Stream (Classic) is now deprecated for new recordings. However, you might still see old recordings there if your organisation hasn’t fully transitioned.

Microsoft has introduced Stream (on SharePoint) to leverage SharePoint’s file management for video content. That’s why Teams recordings are now fully integrated with OneDrive and SharePoint.

Final Thoughts

I’ve learned that knowing where are Teams recordings stored saves a lot of time when you need to review or share a meeting later. Discovering how to find Teams recordings in SharePoint and OneDrive, I’m now able to manage my data easily. I hope all my shared experiences and proven steps help you to quickly find your recordings. 

People Also Ask (FAQs)

Q1. How long are Teams recordings stored?
It depends on your organisation’s retention policy. By default, they stay in OneDrive or SharePoint until deleted manually or by a retention rule.

Q2. Can I download Teams recordings?
Yes. Go to the recording in OneDrive or SharePoint, click on the three dots (…) next to the file, and select Download.

Q3. Why can’t I find my recording?
Check if:

• You were not the one who started the recording.
• The recording was deleted. Check your OneDrive Recycle Bin.
• The meeting was in a channel, check SharePoint, not OneDrive.

Q4. Can guests access the recording?
It depends on your sharing settings. Additionally, by default, only people in your organisation have access unless you manually share it externally.

Q5. Do Teams recordings take up my OneDrive storage?
Yes, for meetings stored in your personal OneDrive. Channel meeting recordings take up SharePoint storage.