Retrieve call artifacts
Download recordings and call logs from Vapi’s private storage using authenticated, short-lived URLs.
Download recordings and call logs from Vapi’s private storage using authenticated, short-lived URLs.
For HIPAA-enabled organizations, call recordings and logs are stored in a private bucket. These URLs are not directly downloadable.
To retrieve a recording or log file, call the Vapi API with your Private API Key. The API responds with a 302 redirect to a short-lived, authenticated download URL.
Never expose your Private API Key in client-side code or commit it to version control. Store it as a secret in your backend environment.
To download or retrieve a recording or log file, send your Private API Key in the Authorization header:
Each endpoint responds with a 302 redirect to a short-lived signed URL. Most HTTP clients follow redirects by default — for example, curl -L follows the redirect and downloads the artifact in a single command.
Base URL: https://api.vapi.ai
Download a stereo recording for a given call:
Download call logs:
Signed URLs returned by these endpoints expire after a short period. Always request a fresh URL from the API rather than caching the redirect target.