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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.
Steps
Part 1
Part 1 of 2:
Enabling the Call Recording Option
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1Go to Google Voice.
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2Click the Settings icon. This icon will be on the top right of the screen and resembles a gear.Advertisement
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3Click on Settings.
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4Click on Calls.
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5Select the checkbox next to “Call Options.”
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Part 2
Part 2 of 2:
Recording a Call
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1Receive the call on your Google Voice number.
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2Press 4 on your phone handset. You can press 4 at the time of taking or during the call.
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3Listen to the automated "Call recording on" message. This will play for all parties on the phone.
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4Continue 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.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionI have Google, but is Google Talk a separate app?CaptianYayaCommunity AnswerYes, Google Talk is a separate app. You can download it from the Play Store.
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QuestionHow long of a call can I record?Community AnswerGoogle 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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References
- 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.
- 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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