{"id":13192,"date":"2022-04-06T13:43:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/?p=13192"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:40:23","slug":"how-to-record-a-youtube-live-stream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-record-a-youtube-live-stream\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Record a YouTube Live Stream: (2 Easy Ways)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Live streaming is one of the easiest ways to engage with your audience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Today, almost every creator goes live. Gameplay streamers<\/a>, tutorial creators<\/a>, interview hosts, webinar speakers, and vloggers all use live streams to stay close to their followers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Live streams build a real bond. Viewers can comment in real time. Creators can answer back. That two-way conversation is the magic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But live streams have a downside. Once the stream ends, it is gone. Anyone who missed it cannot watch later. And not everyone in your audience can show up at the same time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The fix is simple. Record the stream<\/a>. Once you have the recording, you can share it, repurpose it, and let viewers watch on their own time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is how to record a YouTube live stream in two easy ways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2 Easiest Ways to Record YouTube Live Streams<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Record YouTube live streams on Mac and Windows<\/li>\r\n
  2. Record YouTube live streams on iPhone<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    You can record a live stream with any reliable screen recorder<\/a>. Pick one that is simple to use and friendly on your wallet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Note:<\/strong> The walkthrough below uses Vmaker<\/a>. It is easy to use and has a recording scheduler so you can queue up the recording before the stream goes live.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    1. How to record a YouTube live stream on Mac and Windows<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Follow these steps to start recording a YouTube live stream.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> Sign up for Vmaker and install the app. Vmaker comes in two formats: a Chrome extension<\/a> and a desktop app. Add the extension from the Chrome Web Store<\/a>, or download the desktop app from the Vmaker site.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Step 2:<\/strong> Once installed, log in. You will land on the Vmaker dashboard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Step 3:<\/strong> Hit the Record<\/em> button on the dashboard. A small pop-up appears.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Step 4:<\/strong> Set your recording preferences. Then click Start Recording<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Step 5:<\/strong> Once the stream ends, click Stop Sharing<\/em>. The recording uploads to your Vmaker dashboard. From there, you can share it or upload to YouTube<\/a>, Facebook, X, and other platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    2. How to record a YouTube live stream on iPhone<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    You can record a YouTube live stream on iPhone with the built-in iOS screen recorder or with an external app like Vmaker. If your iPhone is too old to update, the built-in recorder may not be available. In that case, the Vmaker iOS app is the way to go.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Note:<\/strong> The Vmaker iOS app is currently in beta.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Here is how to record a YouTube live stream on iPhone with Vmaker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> Download the Vmaker iOS app<\/a> from the App Store.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Step 2:<\/strong> Open the app and sign up. Once logged in, tap the +<\/em> sign and pick your recording mode and audio settings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    To record your microphone audio, tap the microphone<\/em> icon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Step 3:<\/strong> Grant the microphone and camera permissions Vmaker needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Tweak any other preferences if you need to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Step 4:<\/strong> Tap Start Recording<\/em> when you are ready.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Step 5:<\/strong> When the live stream ends, tap Stop Recording<\/em>. The recording uploads to your Vmaker cloud account, ready to share or upload to YouTube, X, Facebook, and other platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    That covers how to record a YouTube live stream on Mac, Windows, and iPhone. Pick the device you have and start recording.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Want to clean up the recording afterwards? Try our free YouTube video editor<\/a>. No watermark, no fuss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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