Why didn't Notetaker join my meeting?

Updated Sep 29, 20262 min read
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If Notetaker failed to join your meeting, work through these steps to find the issue. Solutions differ for hosts and attendees.

For Hosts

  • Check your account connection: Make sure you’re signed in to the same Zoom, Google, or Microsoft account connected to Calendly.
  • Check your Notetaker settings:
    • For Calendly-scheduled meetings: Go to Settings → Notetaker tab and confirm the event type is included in your recording rules.
    • For meetings from your connected calendar: Go to the Calendar page and confirm Notetaker was turned on before the meeting started.
  • Check your meeting location: Make sure the meeting link on your Calendar page in Calendly matches where the meeting took place.
  • If using Zoom, check your Zoom recording settings:
    • In Zoom, go to Settings.
    • Select Recording.
    • Turn on Record to computer files.
    • Allow external participants to request recording.

For Attendees

  • Confirm your account connection: Make sure you’re signed in to the same Zoom, Google, or Microsoft Teams account connected to Calendly.
  • Check if Notetaker was turned on: Open your Calendar page and confirm Notetaker was enabled before the meeting started.
  • Verify the meeting link: Make sure the meeting location on your Calendar page matches the link used.

Frequently asked questions

Only the Meeting Host or an assigned Alternative Host can approve. The bot joins and waits up to 15 minutes for approval. It does not record while waiting.

If no one approves in 15 minutes, the bot leaves. No recap is created, and the Calendar page shows The host did not allow Notetaker to record this meeting. when hovering over No recap available.

If an assigned Alternative Host joins, they can approve and recording starts as normal.

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