> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.credentialsportal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Recording & Transcription

> Record interview audio and automatically transcribe it with AI.

Credentials Portal includes built-in audio recording so you can capture the interview session directly in the app. After recording, AI automatically transcribes the audio. A summary can be generated on demand from the transcript.

\[Screenshot: Audio recording panel in an interview record showing the record button, waveform, and transcript]

## Prerequisites

* Audio recording must be enabled on the interview profile (configured by your administrator)
* Your browser must have permission to access your microphone

## Record audio

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the interview record">
    Navigate to the interview you want to record.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start recording">
    Click the **Record** button in the audio section. Your browser may ask for microphone permission — click **Allow**.

    \[Screenshot: Record button and browser microphone permission prompt]
  </Step>

  <Step title="Conduct the interview">
    The recording runs in the background as you conduct the interview. A waveform shows audio is being captured.

    \[Screenshot: Recording in progress with animated waveform and elapsed time]
  </Step>

  <Step title="Stop recording">
    When the interview is complete, click **Stop**. The audio is saved and processing begins automatically.

    \[Screenshot: Stop button and a "Processing..." spinner]
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Transcription

After you stop recording, Credentials Portal automatically:

1. **Saves the audio file** to the interview record
2. **Transcribes the audio** using AI speech-to-text (supports multiple languages — the language is detected automatically)

Transcription typically completes within a minute or two depending on recording length.

\[Screenshot: Completed interview recording showing the audio player, full transcript, and summary]

## Review and edit the transcript

The raw transcript appears in the interview record under the recording. You can read and copy it, but editing the transcript directly is not currently supported.

You can generate an AI **summary** of the transcript on demand — click **Summarize** to produce a condensed overview. Use it as a quick reference, always review the full transcript for accuracy.

<Note>
  AI transcription is accurate but not perfect. For official records, review the transcript before relying on it.
</Note>

## Multiple recordings

You can add more than one recording to an interview — for example, if you record different parts of the session separately. Each recording has its own audio file and transcript.

Click **+ Add Recording** to start an additional recording.

\[Screenshot: Multiple recordings in an interview, each with its own player and transcript]

## Download audio

You can download the audio file from an interview record by clicking the download icon next to the audio player.