My recording stopped unexpectedly

Follow these steps when:

  • You see the following error messages in the studio:
    • "You're running out of disk space" 
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      Hosts and producers see this as a banner above a guest's name in the People panel while the issue persists.
    • "Your computer is overloaded"
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      Hosts and producers see this as a banner above a guest's name in the People panel while the issue persists.

Likely causes:

The error message "You're running out of disk space" appears when your browser storage is low. When you record on Riverside, it starts uploading your audio and video track files automatically. As the files are uploaded, or if the upload cannot happen immediately, they are temporarily stored on your browser.

The message "Your computer is overloaded" appears when your device is experiencing strain and force stops the recording. Reducing any extraneous strain on your device will allow recording to continue.

Suggested troubleshooting steps

Follow the steps below depending on which error you received in the studio.

Low storage

Device strain

  • Close all other programs and browser tabs.
  • If your webcam has automatic settings like auto-exposure, auto-focus, or auto-white balance, consider turning them off.
  • If using a laptop, connect it to a power source.
    • Or change its battery settings for maximum performance even when unplugged.
  • If you're using a Mac, use the Mac app to record.
  • Use the mobile app to record.
  • Set the studio to standard resolution (720p).
  • If possible, turn off your camera to only record audio, not audio with video.
  • Join with a faster computer.

If the issue persists, please contact Support.

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