> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.screendesk.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.screendesk.io/screen-recorder/record-and-capture/screen-recording.md).

# Screen recording

Record your screen with Screendesk and share a single link with video and diagnostics.

Record a browser tab, window, or screen, with optional microphone narration and a webcam preview.

## Choose what to record

1. Open the Screendesk extension.
2. Expand **Recording settings** using the arrow beside the recording button.
3. Choose **Tab** or **Desktop** under **Record area**.
4. Set your microphone and camera options, then check the **Mic On/Off** and **Cam On/Off** toggles.

**Tab** captures the current browser tab. **Desktop** opens Chrome's picker so you can choose a screen, window, or tab.

See [Webcam and camera preview](/screen-recorder/record-and-capture/screen-recording/webcam-and-camera-preview.md) and [Microphone and audio](/screen-recorder/record-and-capture/screen-recording/microphone-and-audio.md) for setup.

## Start and finish

Choose **Record Tab** or **Record Desktop**. For desktop recording, select the surface in Chrome's picker. The countdown then runs before capture begins.

Use the recording controls to pause, resume, or end the recording. Check the microphone state before narrating.

When you end the recording, the review screen opens. Play it back, adjust the trim range if needed, add details, and choose **Upload**.

See [Review and share](/screen-recorder/review-and-share.md) or [Drafts](/screen-recorder/review-and-share/drafts.md) if you want to finish later.

## Capture browser context

Screen recordings can include console logs, network requests, and browser environment details. These describe the browser page; recording another desktop application does not collect that application's logs.

For incognito tabs, see [Incognito session](/screen-recorder/record-and-capture/incognito-session.md).


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