> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryearmark.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Two-hour capture session limit

> How the two-hour context window works and how to extend longer meetings

## How it works

Every time you click **Start Capture**, Earmark begins a session that lasts **two hours (120 minutes)**. This session activates Earmark's auto-capture features, pairing your live meeting conversation with the platform's intelligence layer to transcribe and generate artifacts.

The two-hour window exists to maintain optimal transcription quality and keep file sizes and storage manageable.

## What happens when the limit is reached

When a session hits the two-hour mark:

1. You receive a notification that the session has ended.
2. Transcription pauses automatically.
3. Processing of the meeting artifact begins.

You do **not** need to start a new meeting or open a new window.

## Extending a capture session

If your meeting runs longer than two hours, click **Start Capture** again in the same session window. This resumes transcription immediately — no new meeting or window required. The transcript continues from where it left off, producing a continuous log through the backend. The system tracks this as two segments for performance purposes.

<Tip>
  You can restart capture as many times as needed. This makes workshops, all-day sessions, and other extended meetings fully supported — just restart when prompted.
</Tip>

## Best practices

* **Keep meetings under two hours** for the best AI summary performance.
* **Forgot to restart?** Click **Start Capture** as soon as you notice. There may be a gap in the transcription during the downtime, but all previous content is preserved.
* **Extra-long meetings** — restart capture at each two-hour boundary to maintain continuous coverage.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I lose previous transcripts when I restart?">
    No. Previous transcript segments are saved. The new session picks up immediately at the cutoff point.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there an automatic prompt to continue recording?">
    Not currently. You receive a notification at the two-hour mark, but you must manually click **Start Capture** again to continue.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change the two-hour limit?">
    No. The limit is fixed for performance and quality reasons. Earmark may increase it in the future as the architecture evolves.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I want to export or process the meeting in one piece?">
    You can merge sessions on export or copy transcripts from one segment into the context window of another. Contact support if you need help combining session files.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>