System requirements and supported browsers

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Computer Browser

	Requires	Notes
System	MacOS Big Sur (11) or later Windows 7 or later
Performance and efficiency	For recording videos, we recommend using a computer with 8 or more physical processing cores. For audio-only recordings, use a computer with 4 or more physical processing cores.
Computer Browser	Google Chrome Microsoft Edge	Use the latest version of the browser. Do not use Incognito/Private mode.
Storage	We recommend having at least 5 GB of free space on your browser.	If you plan to record for more than 1.5 hours during one session, check how much temporary storage space your browser can access.
Internet Connection	We recommend using a connection with a download speed faster than 10 Mbps and an upload speed faster than 5 Mbps.	Test your internet speed here or run a pre-call test in your browser. For best results, turn off any network firewalls or VPN.

MacOS Desktop App

Download the Riverside MacOS Desktop app to record directly from your Mac.

	Requires	Notes
System	MacOS Ventura (13) or later	If recording video, use a computer with M1 and above.
Storage	For optimal performance, ensure that you’re only filling up ¾ of your device's total storage space (ex.: 375 GB of 500 GB).	If you plan to record for more than 1.5 hours during one session, check how much storage space your mac has.
Internet Connection	We recommend using a connection with a download speed faster than 10 Mbps and an upload speed faster than 5 Mbps.	Test your internet speed here.

Mobile Devices

Download the Riverside mobile app to record on iOS or Android.

	Requires	Notes
iOS	iPhones and iPads with iOS 16.0 or later (minimum)	iPhone X or newer recommended 2017 iPad models or newer recommended
Android	Android devices with Android 7.0 or later (minimum)	Android 10.0 or newer recommended Chromebooks and other tablets are not yet supported.
Device Storage	We recommend having at least 5 GB of free space on your device.
Internet Connection	We recommend using a connection with a download speed faster than 10 Mbps and an upload speed faster than 5 Mbps.	Test your internet speed here. For best results, turn off any network firewalls or VPN.

Please note: Mobile browsers cannot be used to record, such as Safari, Edge, and Chrome mobile browsers.

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