eClass and Canvas Support
Setting a Playback Range for your Zoom Cloud Recording
Last modified on 28 August 2026 04:23 PM

Instructors can set a playback range for the shared video so that it starts and ends at the specified times, removing unneeded portions from the beginning and end.

Viewers will be able to watch the recording only within the set playback range through the sharing link. 

Playback range does not actually delete any portions of your recordings. If you enable downloads, viewers will have access to the full-length recording and all relevant files, regardless of the playback range you set. Note that this process cannot be completed through the eClass-Zoom integration; instead instructors must sign in directly to the Zoom.com web portal.


To set the playback range for online viewing:

  1. Go to zoom.com, click Sign In.

  2. Click Sign in with Google and select your UAlberta gmail account.



  3. Go to My Account from your Profile dropdown.
  4. Click Recordings and Transcipts.



  5. Choose the desired Cloud Recording video.



  6. Click on the thumbnail to play the video.



  7. Click on Trim (scissors) to set the playback range.



  8. Use the sliders to adjust the start time and end time. Click Trim.



Sharing a Cloud Recording

Once you have made any required modifications to your recording, click Share (upper-right corner of the page), to display the  settings including additional settings within the gear button.

  • A box to Add contacts, channels, or emails to share with.
  • Link access: Publish/privacy modes
  • Copy link with passcode: Copies the link and passcode (if enabled) to your cloud recording. Share this information to allow others to view the cloud recording.
  • Set expiration date: Allows you to set when the link will expire for viewers.
  • Viewers can see transcript: Allows viewers to see a transcript of the recording next to the video.
  • Viewers need to register to watch: If registration was enabled, only members of that list can access the video
  • Passcode: Requires users to enter a password before viewing or downloading the recording.
    • Allow invitees to access recordings without the passcode: A bypass setting for those who were pre-invited.
  • Allow this recording to be downloaded: Allows viewers to download the video in addition to viewing it online.
    Note: If you enable downloads, viewers will have access to the full-length recording and all relevant files.
    • Who can download: Allows you to select various user types who would be given permission to download the meeting video.
    • Only allow users in your organization to download: Toggle on to restrict it to ualberta.ca Zoom users.


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