---
title: "Quick tip: Do screen recording on the iPhone"
description: "Quickly recording actions on an iPhone can be very handy. It is also built in by default, but requires some adjustments before you can use it. I briefly outline the steps."
url: "https://hoeijmakers.net/quick-tip-do-screen-recording-on-the-iphone/"
date: 2022-10-22
updated: 2026-04-25
author: "Rob Hoeijmakers"
site: "hoeijmakers.net"
language: "en"
tags: []
---

# Quick tip: Do screen recording on the iPhone

Recording your screen requires a one-off preparation and then some dexterity.

## Turn it on once

To achieve this, turn on Screen Recording under the *Control Centre*. You can find it under *Settings > Control Centre*. There are two lists there. Tools that are active and tools that are inactive. Look for Screen Recording under the inactive tools and **activate it by clicking on the plus sign**.

## Screen recording

Now that it is on in the Control Centre, you can make a recording. Open the Control Centre by swiping down in the right-hand corner of the screen. In the Control Centre there now is an icon for recording and when you press it, a countdown starts. Close the Control Centre and record what you wanted to record.

While recording, a red icon will appear in the top-left corner. Once the recording is finished, press that icon, and you can stop it. The clip will be saved with your photos.

Have fun with it!