Record TikTok Live Online
Paste a LIVE link below and our servers record it for you — free, nothing to install, and it keeps recording after you close the tab.
How to record a TikTok LIVE online in 3 steps
Paste a link and the recorder confirms it can capture the stream before you commit — you see the platform, the creator and your remaining quota first:
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Copy the LIVE link
In the TikTok app, open the livestream and tap Share → Copy link. Short links from the share sheet work too — you don't need the full URL.
- 2
Paste it above
We detect the live automatically. Press record and it starts on our servers in the stream's original quality — no sign-up needed to start.
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Come back for the MP4
Close the tab, lock your phone, go offline — the recording keeps running. When the stream ends, download the MP4 from My Recordings.
Why record TikTok lives online instead of screen recording?
Your phone's built-in screen recorder (Apple's official guide) can capture a TikTok live — until a notification pops over the video, a call cuts the capture, or your screen locks. Recording the live online sidesteps all of it, because nothing runs on your device.
| Online cloud recording | Phone screen recording | |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Original stream file, exactly as broadcast | Re-encoded copy of your screen, UI overlays included |
| Keep watching your phone? | No — close the tab, recording continues | Yes — screen must stay on the live the whole time |
| Notifications & calls | Can't touch the recording | Appear in the video; calls can stop the capture |
| Battery & storage | Zero — runs on our servers, download only what you keep | Drains battery; a long live can fill your phone |
| File delivered | MP4, typically 300–400 MB per 30 min of live | Screen-size video mixed with your UI |
Built for recording on your phone
Works in your mobile browser
Most people spot a TikTok LIVE on their phone, not at a desk. Paste the link in Safari or Chrome to record it online — no APK, no sideloading, no desktop required.
Save straight to your gallery
When the recording is ready, save the MP4 directly to your photo gallery on iPhone or Android, named after the creator so you can find it later.
Your phone can sleep
A two-hour TikTok LIVE doesn't need two hours of your screen time. Start recording, put your phone away, and pick up the file when the live ends.
Recording online covers most cases — with two exceptions
Recording a live you're watching right now? This page is all you need. But if you want to auto-record a creator 24/7 so nothing is missed while you sleep, or keep unlimited full-quality files on your own drive, the free TikTok live recorder desktop app for Windows and Mac does both — it also records Twitch, Kick, YouTube and X. New to livestream capture? Start with the step-by-step guide to recording TikTok LIVE streams.
What happens after you close the tab
The main reason people record TikTok live online rather than on their own device is simple: the capture survives things your phone can't.
This is the part that surprises people, so it's worth spelling out. When you record a TikTok live online, the capture runs on our servers — not in your browser. Closing the tab, locking your phone, losing signal on the train or letting the battery die changes nothing: the recording keeps going until the broadcast ends or your plan's time limit is reached.
When it finishes, the MP4 waits for you in My Recordings and we email you that it's ready. Files stay in private storage for 7 days and are then deleted automatically, so download anything you want to keep within the week — once it's on your device, it's yours with no expiry. If a stream ends earlier than expected, you still get everything that was captured up to that point rather than a broken file.
Recording TikTok lives online — FAQ
- Can I record a TikTok LIVE online without installing anything?
- Yes. Paste the LIVE link into the box on this page and press record — no sign-up needed for your first recordings. It runs on our servers, not on your device. There is no app, no extension and no software to download, so it works the same in Safari on an iPhone, Chrome on Android or any desktop browser.
- Does the recording stop if I close the tab or lock my phone?
- No. Because the recording runs in the cloud, you can close the tab, lock your phone or lose connection entirely — the recording keeps going until the livestream ends. Come back later and download the finished MP4 from My Recordings.
- What quality do online recordings have?
- We capture the original stream the platform serves — not a screen capture. A typical 30-minute TikTok LIVE comes out around 300–400 MB as an MP4 in the resolution and bitrate the creator broadcast in.
- How long are my recordings kept online?
- Finished recordings stay in your private My Recordings page for 7 days, then they are deleted automatically. Download the MP4 before it expires — on a phone you can save it straight to your photo gallery.
- Is recording TikTok lives online free?
- Recording is free — 5 cloud recordings a day, up to 2 hours each, with no watermark. See our pricing page for the full limits.