How Do I Set Up a Replay for My Webinar?
StealthSeminar offers two ways to give registrants access to your webinar after it airs: an Automated Replay (built in, no extra setup) and a Dedicated Replay (a standalone on-demand event). Here's how each one works and how to configure it.
Types of Replays
| Automated Replay | Dedicated Replay |
|---|---|
| Created automatically with every Automated Webinar event | Created manually by duplicating an existing event |
| Tied to the original event's registration and schedule | Standalone watch page — registrants can join anytime, no schedule required |
| Giving your existing registrants a quick way to catch a replay | Running an evergreen, on-demand funnel |
Automated Replay (Default Behavior)
Every time you create an Automated Webinar event, StealthSeminar automatically sets up a self-destructing replay for it — no extra configuration needed.
By default:
- The replay becomes available 4 hours after the webinar ends
- It stays available for 48 hours, then expires
- Registrants get an automatic reminder email when the replay goes live (if reminders are enabled)
Where to find these settings
- Open your webinar event and go to the Scheduling tab
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the replay availability settings shown below
From here you can:
- Adjust when the replay becomes available and how long it stays up
Changing the delay before the replay is available
Go to Scheduling to find the Automatic Delayed Reset Time setting. This controls how long after your webinar ends the replay becomes available.
TIP: We recommend leaving this at the default of 4 hours, but you can change it if needed.
Dedicated Replay (On-Demand)
If you want a replay that's always available — not tied to a specific event date — set up a Dedicated Replay instead. This creates a separate watch-page link that registrants can access on demand, with no scheduling required.
To set one up:
- Duplicate your original Automated Webinar event
- Follow the full setup steps in How do I set up a Dedicated Replay (On Demand Webinar)?
Common Questions
Can I make the replay available immediately instead of waiting 4 hours?
Yes. Go to Advanced Scheduling and adjust the Delay Reset setting to whatever delay you'd like, including a shorter one.
Can I extend how long the replay stays available past 48 hours?
Yes, the 48-hour window is just the default — you can change it in the same Scheduling settings where the replay options appear.
What happens when the replay expires?
Once the availability window closes, registrants can no longer view the replay through that link. If you want an always-available version, set up a Dedicated Replay instead.
Will registrants be notified when the replay is ready to watch?
Yes, if reminder emails are enabled. You can turn this off in the Scheduling tab if you'd rather not send it.
What's the difference between the automated replay and a Dedicated Replay?
The automated replay is tied to a specific webinar's schedule and expires after a set window. A Dedicated Replay is a separate, standalone event with its own watch-page link that's available on demand, with no expiration or schedule tied to it.
Can I have both an automated replay and a Dedicated Replay for the same webinar?
Yes. They're independent — the automated replay runs off your original event, and the Dedicated Replay is a duplicate event you set up separately. You can run both at the same time.