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How to View Google Meet History? A Beginner’s Guide

You want to know how to access Past Google Meets details & recordings ? Here's your guide.

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Ever wished you could track down important details regarding a Google meeting held last week?

Your Google Meet history holds valuable information about past sessions.

In this article, we’ll walk you through simple steps to view your Google Meet history, so you never miss an important detail again.

Who Can Access Google Meet History?

The access to Google Meet history varies depending on your account type:

Personal Account:

If you use a personal Google account (e.g., ending with @gmail.com), you don't have direct access to a call history feature. However, you can view past meetings through your Google Calendar if they were scheduled there.

Workspace Account:

For Google Workspace accounts (e.g., Business or Education), call history access varies by user role:

  • Regular Users: As a standard user, you can only view your personal call history, including details like dates, times, and durations of your meetings.
  • Admins: If you're an administrator, you can view the call history of all users within your organization.

How to View Google Meet History as a Personal Account User?

While there isn't a dedicated meeting history feature, you can track your past meetings through Google Calendar. Here's a step-by-step guide:For Desktop

  • Open Google Calendar: Visit Google Calendar and sign in with your Google account.
  • Locate Past Meetings: Scroll through your calendar to find events labeled as “Google Meet.” These events indicate meetings you've scheduled or been invited to.
  • Access Meeting Details: Click on any event to view its details, including the meeting link and participants.

For Mobile

  • Open Google Calendar App: Launch the Google Calendar app on your mobile device.
  • Find Past Meetings: Navigate through your calendar to locate events marked with a Google Meet icon.
  • View Event Information: Tap on an event to view its details.

Note: This method works only for meetings scheduled via Google Calendars.

How to View Google Meet History as a Workspace User?

If you’re a WorkSpace user, follow these steps to view your Google Meet call history:

On Desktop:

  • Open your web browser and go to meet.google.com/calling.
  • Sign in with your Google Workspace account.
  • Click on the “Settings” icon at the top right corner.
  • In the settings menu, select “Call Log” to view your call history.

On Mobile:

  • Open the Google Meet app on your mobile device.
  • Tap the “Menu” icon (usually represented by three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
  • Select “Settings” from the menu.
  • Navigate to “Calling settings.”
  • Tap on “Manage calling history.”

Here, you can view and manage your call history.

How to View Google Meet History as a Workspace Admin?

Google Meet allows Workspace admins to access a log of meeting activities within the organization. To access this detailed log, follow these steps:

  • Sign in to the Admin Console: Go to admin.google.com and log in with your administrator credentials.
  • Navigate to Reports: In the Admin Console, click on the "Reports" section.
  • Select Audit Log: Within Reports, choose "Audit log" and then select "Google Meet" from the list of services.
  • Review Activity Details: Here, you'll find a comprehensive list of Meet activities, including meeting starts, participant joins, and other relevant events.

Alternative Way to Check Google Meet History

Personal account users can’t track meetings that weren’t scheduled through Google Calendar. But don’t worry - we’ve found a great workaround for this limitation: Noota AI.Noota AI is an advanced tool that records, transcribes, and summarizes your Google Meet sessions. It ensures you have a comprehensive record of all your meetings, regardless of how they were scheduled.Here’s how to use Noota AI to keep track of your Google Meet history:

  • Visit the Chrome Web Store and add the Noota extension to your browser.
  • After installation, open the Noota extension and sign in with your Google account.
  • Start or join the Google Meet session as usual.
  • Click on the Noota extension icon in your browser toolbar to start recording.

Once activated, Noota will automatically transcribe and summarize the session in real time. You can view these records directly on your Noota dashboard.

Exporting Your Google Meet History

Exporting your Google Meet history allows you to keep a record of your meetings for future reference.Here’s how to export meeting records:

  • Access Google Meet: Open meet.google.com on your computer.
  • Open Settings: Click the Settings icon in the top right corner.
  • Navigate to Call History: In the settings menu, select "Call history."
  • Export Your History: Click "Export your history." This action will redirect you to Google Takeout, where you can download your call history.

What to Do If You Can't Access Your Meeting History?

If you're unable to access your Google Meet history, don't panic. There are a few steps you can take to resolve the issue:

  • First, check your internet connection. A weak or intermittent connection might prevent Google Meet from syncing properly, causing your history to not load.
  • Next, ensure that your Google Meet settings are correctly configured. Sometimes, restrictions set by your organization or administrator can limit your access to meeting history.
  • If you’re still having trouble, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. This can fix issues related to corrupted data or browser settings.
  • Finally, if nothing works, reach out to Google Support for further assistance. They can help troubleshoot the issue and guide you on how to regain access to your meeting history.

Centralizing Your Google Meet History with Noota AI

Noota simplifies how you track and organize your Google Meet history. It logs and organizes your meeting recordings, transcriptions, and summaries in one place, allowing you to revisit important details anytime without manual tracking.

  • Automatic Recording: Noota integrates with Google Meet to automatically record your meetings. This ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
  • Transcription: It transcribes your meeting in real time, providing a text version which you can review later. This saves time on manual note-taking.
  • Searchable Database: All meeting data, including transcripts and summaries, is stored in a searchable format. You can quickly retrieve past meetings based on keywords or topics.
  • Integration with Tools: Noota integrates with tools like Google Calendar and task management platforms. This lets you link meeting insights to your workflow seamlessly.
  • Analytics & Insights: It offers analytics on meeting participation and engagement, giving you an overview of how productive your sessions are.

Want to review your past Google Meet sessions with ease? Try Noota for free Noota AI.

Frequently Asked Questions - (FAQs)

Does Google Meet save chat history?

Google Meet does not automatically save chat history after the meeting ends. However, if you are using Google Workspace, you can choose to save chat messages manually during the meeting or rely on meeting notes in Google Docs or other integrated tools.

Can you track attendance in Google Meet?

Yes, Google Meet offers attendance tracking for Google Workspace users. You can use the built-in attendance report feature to capture details like participant names, join and leave times, and duration.

How long does Google Keep past Meet meeting invitations?

Google Meet retains past meeting invitations in the user's Google Calendar for as long as the event remains in the calendar. Once the event is deleted or archived, the invitation and meeting details are no longer accessible.

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