To screen record Discord mobile with audio, you must be in an active voice or video call, then use your phone's built-in recording tools. On iPhone, this means using Control Center's screen recording with the microphone enabled; on Android, it means using Discord's in-call "Share Your Screen" button, though audio sharing only works on Android 10 and newer.
Join a voice or video call to screen record Discord mobile with audio
Screen recording on Discord mobile is only possible during an active call. Open Discord, navigate to a voice channel or direct message, and tap the phone or camera icon to start a voice or video call. Without an active call, the screen-sharing controls and recording options will not appear.
How to record on an iPhone
- Join a voice or video call in Discord.
- Open Control Center: swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
- Touch and hold the Screen Recording button (a circle inside a circle).
- Tap the Microphone icon to turn it on, this captures audio from the call and your device.
- Tap Start Recording. A 3-second countdown appears before recording begins.
- Return to Discord; the entire screen will be recorded, including the call audio.
- To stop, tap the red status bar at the top of the screen, then tap Stop. The recording saves to the Photos app.
How to record on an Android phone
- Tap the Share Your Screen button in the in-call controls at the bottom of the screen.
- On the system prompt that appears, confirm that you want to share your screen.
- The screen sharing begins immediately. Discord captures the entire screen and, on devices running Android 10 or newer, also captures the call audio.
- To stop, tap the red notification bar or the Stop button in Discord’s call controls. The recording is handled by your device’s system screen recorder, not Discord itself.
Note: Screen sharing works on Android 5 and up, but audio sharing requires Android 10 or newer. On older Android versions, the recording will have video but no audio from the call. To adjust audio capture behavior, check your device’s Discord audio and sound settings before starting the call. On Android, swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel and look for the screen recording option.
Important limitations to know
Mobile screen sharing in Discord always captures your entire screen, you cannot stream or record just one app or a portion of the display. Audio sharing on Android is dependent on the operating system version: only Android 10 and above support internal audio capture. On iPhone, Apple’s built-in screen recording can capture microphone audio, but Discord’s own in-app audio capture is handled through the Control Center microphone toggle. There is no documented iOS version requirement from Discord for this feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Discord have a built-in screen recorder on mobile?
No. Discord does not include a native screen recording feature on mobile. You must use your device’s built-in screen recording tool (iPhone) or Discord’s screen-sharing feature combined with your phone’s system recorder (Android).
Can I record only the Discord app and not the rest of my screen?
No. On mobile, Discord only supports streaming or recording the entire screen. You cannot select a single app or window to record.
What Android version do I need to record audio with screen sharing?
Audio sharing during screen sharing requires Android 10 or newer. Screen sharing itself works on Android 5 and up, but without audio on versions below 10.
Does the iPhone screen recording capture Discord call audio without the microphone toggle?
No. To capture audio from the Discord call (including other participants), you must long-press the Screen Recording button in Control Center and enable the Microphone toggle. Without it, the recording will only capture video and device sounds, not call audio.
Where do screen recordings save on my phone?
On iPhone, recordings save to the Photos app. On Android, they save to the default gallery or a “Recordings” folder, depending on your device manufacturer and system screen recorder app.
Where are the screen recordings saved on Discord Mobile?
The screen recordings on Discord Mobile are saved in the default recording folder of your device. You can usually find them in the gallery or file manager app, or in a dedicated "Recordings" folder.
