How to Record VoIP Calls to a PC

VoIP calls can be recorded using third party software.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) recording will allow you to record complete conversations to your computer.The type of VoIP set-up will determine what type of secondary software or equipment you will need to buy to ensure recording. For example, if you have a physical VoIP telephone connected to a VoIP adapter like Joi, you will need to purchase equipment to record calls as opposed to downloading software that can be used with a VoIP service like Skype. Be careful when recording calls without the knowledge of the person you are speaking with.

Instructions

Physical VoIP Phone

1. Purchase a voice recording device for your telephone. Recording devices can be found at your local computer and electronics store like RadioShack, and prices can start at approximately $19.95 as of August 2010.

2. Plug one end of the telephone cord into your telephone's secondary telephone outlet. Plug the other end of the phone recording unit into the stereo connection of a tape recorder.

3. Contact the recipient you want to record, turn on the external recording device and press the record button of the tape recorder the recording unit is attached to.

Software-based VoIP

1. Download a software recording application for your VoIP software-based service. For example, Skype and Yahoo are both software-based applications that do not require you to purchase a VoIP adapter. Voiceemotion.com is an example of a software you can download that automatically records your incoming and outgoing VoIP calls using Skype, Yahoo and other messaging services.

2. Choose the applications (Skype, MagicJack, etc) that you would like the VoIP recorder to activate.

3. Call the person whose conversation you want to record.

4. Click the record button to start recording the conversation. Some VoIP recording software will automatically start recording the moment you contact the individual.

Tips & Warnings

• In some U.S. states, it is illegal to record a person's conversation without their consent.

References

• TMC Net: VoIP Call Recording
• NCH: VoIP Call Recording: Options Compared