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Can you screen record Instagram live?

Can you record Instagram live videos on your phone or computer? Get the answer here and you will know how to get it done.

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“Is Instagram live recording possible? I want to record an Instagram live broadcast on my phone for playback. Can I record an Instagram live video to capture my favorite part?”

Yes, you can screen record Instagram live on your phone, tablet, or computer using either a built-in or third-party screen recorder.

For you who use a phone or tablet, there is a native screen recorder on your mobile device that works to record your screen and internal audio, perfectly fulfilling your needs for recording live on Instagram.

Step 1. Go to the live broadcast you want to record on Instagram.

Step 2. Open the control center on your phone or tablet and tap Record.

Step 3. When you are done, tap Stop in the status bar.

Step 4. Go to Photos or Gallery to check the recorded Instagram live video.

For those who use a computer, you can try third-party screen recording tool, such as SurFlex Online Free Screen Recorder, to record the live stream on Instagram. This online screen recorder allows you to record a browser tab with audio, helping you to record live on Instagram with audio for free in HD.

Step 1. Visit Instagram and head to the live video you want to capture.

Step 2. Open another tab and visit SurFlex Online Free Screen Recorder.

Step 3. Select Screen and System Sound and click Start Recording.

Step 4. Choose to record a browser tab and select the Instagram tab.

Step 5. Click Share to start recording the live stream.

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