> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/study-basics/question-types/screen-recording-guide-for-researchers.md).

# Screen recording guide for researchers

When you include a screen recording prompt in a mission, scouts and participants will need to be familiar with how to screen record on their device in order to accomplish your prompt. Check out the guidance + tutorials illustrated below to get a better sense of what your participants will experience when encountering a screen recording question:

### Mobile screen recording walkthrough

If you're looking to prompt scouts to record their entire mobile screen and walk you through an experience in a mobile app outside of Dscout, we recommend using the *Screen Recording - App* question type. Native OS screen recording technology is used to record screen activity, and scouts are shown a tutorial on how to screen record (below). This tutorial will also verify that each scout's audio is setup correctly prior to recording.

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### Desktop screen recording walkthrough

Screen recording prompts can also be utilized in desktop Diary + desktop Express Media Surveys. Check out the walkthroughs below for a full description of what your participants will see during these prompts, based on the question type you utilize, ("link" vs. "no link").

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{% tab title="Link" %}
Participants will first see a full page view of the prompt, a "Go to Website" button (which will route them to the link you've programmed), and guidance for best practices while screensharing.

![](/files/aa51b67078a7e3d64db21de52d3ff7db659aef74)

After tapping "Go to Website," participants will be taken to the link provided in the prompt; the Dscout Chrome extension widget will appear, containing a red "Start Recording" button.

![](/files/cd22875fbffdee51070d2309edac1ad51affc999)

After tapping "Start Recording," Chrome's or Edge's native screensharing prompt will appear. Participants must select their screen preview in order for the "Share" button to activate (before and after illustrated below):

![Screenshot 2024-05-14 at 2.02.30 PM.png](/files/86d2de598f7ab6e147592ea6767a4e9598335564) ![Screenshot 2024-05-14 at 2.02.38 PM.png](/files/6954e9a2dbdbf138370b6a90d18c77ee123bb348)

After tapping "Share," a countdown will begin, after which the Dscout extension widget will minimize the prompt (this can be expanded if needed!); participants will end their screen recording by tapping the red "stop" icon.

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{% tab title="No link" %}
If you've chosen to not provide a link to participants in a screen recording prompt, participants will be taken to a full page view containing screen recording best practices, and will see the Dscout browser extension appear in the top right corner.

![](/files/7f53b3f802135ef45334822af366e1e89eab24f6)

After tapping "Got it!" in the extension widget, scouts will then see your prompt, along with the red "Start Recording" button.

![](/files/c9d83b9629deacdf99d35e6e9423347e612560fa)

After tapping "Start Recording," Chrome's or Edge's native screensharing prompt will appear. Participants must select their screen preview in order for the "Share" button to activate (before and after illustrated below):

![](/files/41953c0dbc55a825df7402b5a448a07aa62744ee) ![](/files/07f174579571588367f7fc0c9f353c52ead79966)

After tapping "Share," a countdown will begin, after which the Dscout extension widget will minimize the prompt (this can be expanded if needed!); participants will end their screen recording by tapping the red "stop" icon.

![](/files/e22a77fe9debe69608a9ff5ce240298ba2d8c481)
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