Alright 👌 here’s the step-by-step guide to use tl;dv on free Zoom without showing a bot participant:
đź› Step-by-Step: Recording Zoom with tl;dv (No Bot, Just You)
1. Create a Free tl;dv Account
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Go to tl;dv.io
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Sign up with your Google or Microsoft account.
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Confirm your email and log into your tl;dv dashboard.
2. Install tl;dv for Zoom
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In your tl;dv dashboard, find Integrations → Zoom.
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Authorize tl;dv to connect with your Zoom account (you’ll log into Zoom and allow access).
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âś… This lets tl;dv run inside your Zoom client instead of as a separate bot.
3. Join Your Meeting as Normal
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At the scheduled time, click your Zoom meeting link and join.
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Make sure you’re logged into the same Zoom account you connected with tl;dv.
4. Start tl;dv Recording (Inside Zoom)
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Once you’re in the meeting, open the Apps tab in Zoom (bottom toolbar).
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Select tl;dv from the list.
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Click Start Recording inside the tl;dv panel.
💡 Tip: Some versions will say “Start tl;dv” → then you hit “Record”.
5. Let it Run
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tl;dv will record your session (video + audio).
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You can add timestamps or notes during the meeting if you like.
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No bot participant will appear to others — it’s just you recording via the app.
6. End & Access Recording
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When the meeting ends (or you stop tl;dv), the recording is uploaded.
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Go back to tl;dv dashboard to see:
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Full video recording
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Transcript (auto-generated, searchable)
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Highlights & clips (optional, for sharing)
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âś… Key Advantages
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Unlimited recording length (1 hour is fine).
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No “tl;dv Notetaker” bot shows up.
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Works even if you’re not the host.
Do you want me to also show you a backup method with OBS (just in case tl;dv fails or the host’s settings block Zoom apps)?