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Call Recording Methods and Preferences

Learn more about the different call capture methods, setup, and managing recording preferences

Updated over 2 weeks ago

To start taking advantage of Scratchpad’s AI Deal Agents, the first step is setting up call capture based on the tools your team already uses. The right setup ensures your team’s conversations are captured and ready for analysis.

Choose the Right Setup for Your Team


Use the table below to determine the best call capture method for your team, based on your internal tools.

Once a call capture method is connected and prompts are enabled, AI suggestions will be generated automatically. Learn more on configuring AI prompts here.

Recording Source

Call Capture Method

Setup Type

Gong

Gong integration

Scratchpad pulls in recordings directly from Gong

Organization-wide setting

Must be enabled by a Scratchpad Admin with Gong Technical Admin permissions

Zoom

Zoom integration

Scratchpad uses Zoom’s native recorder for meetings

Individual user setting

Each user connects Zoom and their calendar

Other (Google Meet, Teams, etc.)

Scratchpad Notetaker

Scratchpad's bot joins and records meetings

Individual user setting

Each user connects the Scratchpad Notetaker and their calendar

Gong Integration


The Gong integration allows you to seamlessly bring Gong recorded calls into Scratchpad. Once connected, Scratchpad will begin syncing all future calls for current Scratchpad users – with the option to import past calls.

Please note, you must be both a Scratchpad Admin and a Gong Technical Admin to add and approve this integration. This integration is company-wide and does not need to be enabled at the user-level.

  1. Navigate to the Gear Icon in the bottom-left corner of your Scratchpad homepage

  2. Select General on the left menu bar and Connect Gong

Learn more about the Gong Integration and importing past calls here.

Zoom Integration


With Zoom’s Native Recorder, Scratchpad will capture external calls and recommend AI suggestions based on the recordings.

Please note, Cloud Recording must be enabled to use Zoom's Native Recorder.

  1. Navigate to Settings, then Calls

  2. Click Connect next to Zoom

  3. Connect your Google or Outlook Calendar

  4. Sign in with Zoom to link it as your meeting platform

Learn more about the Zoom Integration here.

Scratchpad Notetaker


Scratchpad's Notetaker can capture internal or external calls using our recording bot, which automatically joins meetings on your Google or Outlook Calendar.

  1. Navigate to Settings, then Calls

  2. Click Connect next to Scratchpad Notetaker

  3. Connect your Google or Outlook Calendar

  4. External meetings will be enabled by default, toggle on Internal meetings if desired

FAQ


Can I change the name of the Scratchpad Notetaker (bot)?

Yes! Please reach out to [email protected] if you'd like to change the name of your organization's Scratchpad Notetaker.

What if I use Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for my calls?

In this scenario, you will want to enable the Zoom integration for Zoom calls and turn on the Scratchpad Notetaker to capture meetings on Google Meet, Teams, or any other platform.

Can I manually invite the Scratchpad Notetaker to my call?

Yes! Please follow the steps below:

  1. Navigate to Calls within your Scratchpad Navigation Bar

  2. Select Invite to call in the top right

  3. Paste your meeting link and click Invite


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