tl;dv Recordings Deleted or Archived

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Unarchive the recording

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   1. 01Open the archived meeting in your library
   2. 02Choose to unarchive and wait up to 90 minutes for it to be restored
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Download before the deletion date

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   1. 01Watch for the email sent 4 weeks before deletion
   2. 02During that window, open each meeting and use the download button at the top
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Upgrade before deletion if you need long-term storage

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   1. 01Paid plans keep recordings while you stay subscribed
   2. 02Upgrade before the 1st of the month deletion batch; deleted files have no backup
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Check who owns the recording

   1. 01If a colleague's bot recorded the meeting, ask them to share it; the owner controls the file
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Older meetings are missing from the library, show as archived, or you got an email saying recordings are scheduled for deletion.

Why it happens

• C-01Free-plan 3-month retention
• C-02Free recordings move to archive 3 days after recording
• C-03Downgrade from a paid plan to free
• C-04Recording owned by someone else who deleted it or left the workspace

// this guide also covers

• tldv recordings deleted
• tldv recording archived
• tldv how long are recordings kept
• tldv recording disappeared

The same problem in other apps

All missing or lost data guides →

• Fathom Recording Not Showing Up After Meeting (Fathom)
• Fireflies Transcript Not Showing After Meeting (Fireflies.ai)
• Grain Transcript or AI Notes Not Showing (Grain)

Other tl;dv errors

• tl;dv Not Joining Meeting
• tl;dv Transcript Still Processing
• tl;dv Meeting Library Not Loading
• How to Stop tl;dv From Joining Meetings
• tl;dv Bot Shown as Security Risk in Google Meet
• tl;dv 'Update Your Meeting Provider Workspace Settings' Zoom Error
• tl;dv Bot Stuck in Microsoft Teams Lobby
• tl;dv Can't Download Recording