Screen recording on iPhone is a built-in feature that allows users to capture video of their device's display, making it easy to create tutorials, share app interactions, or document issues. To get started, simply add the Screen Recording button to your Control Center in Settings, then access it by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen (or up from the bottom on older models) to begin recording with just a tap.
Step #1: Setting Up Screen Recording on Your Phone
Before you can start recording your screen on your iPhone, you need to add the Screen Recording button to your Control Center. Here's how to set it up:
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Open the Settings app on your iPhone
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Scroll down and tap on "Control Center"123
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Find "Screen Recording" in the "More Controls" section
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Tap the green plus (+) icon next to "Screen Recording" to add it to your included controls124
Once added, you can access the Screen Recording button by opening Control Center (swipe down from the top-right corner on newer iPhones, or up from the bottom on older models).14 This process works on iPhones running iOS 11 or later, including recent models and those using iOS 17.4
Step #2: Starting Your Screen Recording
Once you've set up screen recording in your Control Center, starting a recording is straightforward. Here's how to begin capturing your iPhone's screen:
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Open Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner (iPhone X or later) or up from the bottom (iPhone 8 or earlier)12
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Tap the Screen Recording button (a solid circle inside a thin circle)12
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A 3-second countdown will begin, giving you time to navigate to the desired screen12
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The clock in the top-left corner will turn red to indicate active recording13
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To include audio, long-press the Screen Recording button and tap the microphone icon to enable it3
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To stop recording, tap the red clock or status bar and select "Stop"13
Your screen recording will automatically save to the Photos app, where you can view, edit, or share it as needed.13
