A detailed analysis: Does TikTok notify screen recording?

Maybe you’re a content creator or a regular user of TikTok. Sometimes you can’t resist yourself to keep a copy of a content. Now you ask yourself, ‘Does TikTok notify screen recording to the content creator?’.

In this guide, you’ll understand how TikTok’s notification system works, how to prevent downloading your TikTok videos (if you’re a content creator), and everything. So keep reading to the end.

Most popular among the younger generation, TikTok has 1.5+ billion monthly active users and is considered the 5th most popular social media app in the world. It is a short-form video-sharing platform (15 sec-10 min), allowing users to showcase their creativity, talent and personalities.

How does TikTok’s notification system work?

TikTok, like other video-sharing platforms, sends notifications to users when they receive new messages, followers and various activities (e.g., tags, mentions, favorites, Q&A, etc). TikTok enables push notifications to keep you updated on different activities (e.g. likes, comments, reposts, video suggestions etc) when you are not using the app.

Note: To get a push notification, you must allow access while downloading the app.

TikTok allows you to control or push notifications at your preference. You can even mute push notifications.

Filter inbox notification

1. Open the TikTok app on your device. Tap the Inbox located at the bottom.
2. Tap Activities. All Activities will show up.
3. Tap All Activity and you can now filter by likes, favourites, comments, mentions etc.

Manage push notifications

To turn on/off push notifications:

1. Tap Profile (user icon) at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu button at the top.
3. Tap Settings and Privacy.
4. Tap Notifications.
5. Now turn on/off at your preference.

Note: You can also change notification settings on your device.

Mute push notification

1. Open the TikTok app on your device. Tap Profile (user icon) at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu button at the top.
3. Tap Settings and Privacy – Notifications – Mute Push Notifications.
4. Turn on Set a Schedule.
5. Select Start and End time.

Does TikTok notify screen recording and screenshots?

The answer is NO. TikTok never sends notification to the content creator if someone screens records his/her content.

If you are not sure yet, you can screen record one of your TikTok videos using an alternate account- through a mobile phone. It is guaranteed that you’ll not receive notification regarding this action. Of course, It is valid for all devices that support screen recording (e.g., laptops, tablets or other devices).

Note: The content creator will be notified if you repost his/her content- but not with your credentials.

Does TikTok notify screen recording?

No. TikTok never notifies the content creator if someone screen records his/her content. You can only prevent someone from downloading TikTok videos by adjusting the ‘Privacy & Safety’ settings.

Does TikTok notify screenshots?

The answer is NO. TikTok never notifies the user if someone screens records his or her content. You can only prevent someone from downloading TikTok videos by adjusting ‘Privacy & Safety‘ settings.

TikTok notification feature overview

So, does TikTok notify screen recording? Let’s look at this table together.

Can you prevent screen recording or screenshots on TikTok?

Bad luck! You can’t prevent screen recording or screenshots on TikTok, but prevent people from downloading your TikTok videos.

Just follow the below steps:

1. Open the TikTok app on your device (e.g., phone, tablet or computer).
2. Go to your profile. Click on the user icon located at the bottom right corner of the main screen (It redirects you to personal profile).
3. Tap the three-dot option to explore the profile’s privacy and settings page.
4. Now different Privacy and Settings pages will show up. Here you can modify your profile and adjust different settings, such as managing your account
5. Choose ‘Privacy and Safety’ among other pages.
6. Different tabs will show up such as Discoverability etc. Tap ‘Safety’ and you will see options like ‘Who can Send Me Comments’, ‘Who can Duet With Me’ etc.
7. Now tap ‘Allowed Download’ (where you can control the downloading of your TikTok videos).
8. You will be redirected to a new page. Two options show: Enable and Off. Choose ‘Off’.

Note: By default, all accounts have downloads “Enabled” on this page.

Why would people screen-record or screenshot TikTok content?

Usually, people screen-record or screenshot content of their favorite creators and random videos for different motives.

The motive for screenshots or screen recording may vary from person to person, but we can only fancy:

• They want to keep a copy of the content of their favorite content creators just to adore their talent and be inspired. Maybe they download content to show their friends, colleagues or family who are not available on TikTok.
• Content creators often download content of fellow content creators or random videos to help with competitive analysis and a dose of inspiration.
• TikTok is not only a source of entertainment but also an educational hub. Many use it for learning purposes. Such users often screen-record or screenshot certain content to re-watch them offline for retention.

How to screen record and screenshot TikTok?

The process may vary depending on the device. If you are an iPhone user, you can use its built-in screen recording feature without downloading any third-party apps.

How to screen record TikTok?

For iPhone users, make sure you added ‘Screen Recording’ to the list. To check or activate screen recording, go to Settings > Control Center (check if screen recording is added in the list) > More Control > press ‘+’ to add it to the control center.

• Launch the TikTok app on your iPhone and explore the video you want to screen record.
• Swipe from the top-right corner to open the control center and tap the ‘record’ button. Countdown will begin to record the specific video.

For Android users, you can also screen-record TikTok videos through its built-in screen recording feature- without downloading any third-party apps.

• Launch TikTok on your Android phone and choose the specific video you want to screen record.
• To find the ‘Quick Settings’ menu, swipe down the notification bar from the top of the screen (it may vary depending on the model or brand. Some brands require you to swipe up the notification bar from the bottom of the screen).
• Prompt will appear that says whether you want to record media sound, through the microphone or no audio. After clicking on your preferred option, tap ‘Start Recording’.

Note: Make sure you stick to the specific page. If you change the page, it will capture everything on the screen.

Extra tips: If you prefer, you can download third-party screen recorders too. Unlike built-in screen recorders, they come with multiple features. Make sure you download reliable screen recorders.

How to screenshot TikTok?

Taking screenshots on TikTok is a simple task. You don’t need to go to settings or blah blah! you can take screenshots like you capture every day.

• Open the TikTok app on your phone.
• Find the specific frame of the video you want to screenshot. Pause or take screenshots while playing the video.
• Press the volume down key and lock button simultaneously.

Extra tips: In the latest Samsung Android phones, you can take screenshots by swiping your palm across the screen. On iPhone, you can take screenshots by double or triple-tapping on the backside Apple logo. For that, you have to enable Back Tap in the Accessibility setting and choose Take Screenshot. For iPad users, quickly press and release the power button and the Home button simultaneously.

How to screenshot your kid’s TikTok?

Available for iPhone, iPad, and Android, Snapshot is an extraordinary feature of FlashGet Kids. It makes monitoring and tracking more effortless. It allows you to take a screenshot in real-time. Also, you can take screenshots automatically within a set timer.

Yet, You can capture moments through the front-facing and rear cameras even if you are not there.

• Launch FlashGet Kids on your phone (the parent version of FlashGet Kids has a “parent” symbol on it).
• Go to “Snapshot” on the homepage to find the “Screen” and “Camera” buttons.
• Choose your preferred button to snapshot.

Conclusion

Now you have a clear idea of how TikTok’s notification system works. Obviously, TikTok never notifies the users if someone screenshots or screen-records their videos. For better quality, It is recommended to download specific videos rather than screen-record them. As a content creator, you have the freedom to disable downloading too.

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