Session recording task service
The Session Recording Task Service handles backend operations such as exporting session recordings. It can be installed either on the Session Recording Server itself or on a separate high-performance server within the same domain.
Prerequisites
For optimal performance, the server hosting the task service should have:
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8-core CPU
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16 GB RAM
Installation and configuration
Follow the steps below to install and configure the Task.
Step 1: Install the Session Recording task service
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Run the installer
SessionRecordingTaskClient.msiwhich is included in the Session Recording installer package. -
On the Session Recording Server Configuration screen, enter the name of your Session Recording Server, the protocol (HTTPS/HTTP), and the port (443/80), then click the Test button to verify the connection.

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On the Destination Folder screen, confirm or change the installation path, and then complete the installation.

Step 2: Enable the task service on the server
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On the Session Recording Server, open Session Recording Server Properties.
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Switch to the Web Player tab.
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Check the Enable the Session Recording task service checkbox.
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Click Apply. This action allows the service to perform backend tasks, such as exporting recordings.

Step 3: Assign permissions for the task service
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On the Session Recording Server, open the Session Recording Authorization Console.
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From the menu bar, select Player > Assign Users and Groups.
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Add the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the computer where the Session Recording Task Service is installed.

Important:
If the Task Service is installed on the same machine as the Session Recording Server, you must also add the SYSTEM account to the Player role.
