# How to get Circleback to join a meeting (/docs/support/recording/bot/how-to-get-circleback-to-join-a-meeting)

There are two ways to have the Circleback bot join and capture your online meetings. If you'd prefer to record without a bot joining, you can also use the [desktop app](https://circleback.ai/desktop) or [mobile app](https://circleback.ai/mobile).

## Calendar

Once you've [connected your calendar](/docs/support/account-and-setup/connect-your-calendar), Circleback will automatically detect events with an online meeting link. You can choose which types of meetings Circleback joins from your [meeting joining preferences](/docs/support/account-and-setup/meeting-joining-preferences), and toggle individual meetings on or off from Home.

## Meeting link

You can add Circleback to a meeting manually by entering the link of a live meeting.

1. Open the dropdown next to **New meeting** from the left sidebar, then select **Invite Circleback**.
2. Paste the link to the meeting you'd like Circleback to join.
3. Select **Add Circleback**. Circleback will join within a few seconds.

Depending on the meeting platform's settings, the host may need to admit Circleback into the call. If Circleback isn't joining, see [Troubleshoot Circleback not joining a meeting](/docs/support/recording/bot/troubleshoot-circleback-not-joining-a-meeting).