We’re changing the way that recordings are stored in Panopto.
If a recording is not viewed by anyone for two years it will go into archive mode.
Archived recordings can be restored by any Panopto user with the link to the recording, or from the search page. Restored recordings will automatically be made available for viewing again within 48 hours.
Creators will also have access to an “Archive” list, similar to the Recycle Bin, where they can review all their archived content and restore it for viewing if they wish.
Attempting to access the recording before the restore has completed will display a countdown to its availability for any user accessing the link. If “Email me when sessions finish processing” is switched on in the requester’s Panopto notification settings, you will receive an email when the recording is ready to view again.
Here is more information about restoring an archived recording
The archived recording will be automatically deleted from the archive folder 1 year after it was placed in this folder.
If you’ve recorded content that hasn’t been watched and you are concerned that this might be deleted after 3 years, all you have to do is restore the recording and watch part of it.