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TikTok is one of the most popular platforms for sharing short videos, but many users still wonder about privacy-related features. One of the most common questions is: Does TikTok notify someone when you take a screenshot or screen record their content? Here's what you need to know.
No, TikTok does not notify users when someone takes a screenshot or screen recording of their videos, messages, or profiles. Whether it's a story, a comment, or even a live stream — no alert is sent to the other user.
However, the behavior may vary slightly depending on the context. To make it easier to understand what TikTok does (and doesn’t) notify, here’s a quick breakdown of the most common scenarios:
Does TikTok Notify Screenshots or Screen Recordings?
Scenario
Does TikTok Notify?
Screenshot of a video
✖ No notification
Screenshot of a profile
Screenshot of a comment
Screenshot of a story
Screenshot of direct messages (DMs)
Screenshot of a live stream
Screen recording of a video
Screen recording of a live stream
Screen recording of direct messages (DMs)
Viewing someone’s profile
✔ Yes, but only if profile view history is enabled
Currently, TikTok does not offer a built-in feature to block screenshots or screen recordings. However, you can limit how your content is shared by changing the following settings:
Set your account to Private
Disable Video Downloads
Turn off Stitch and Duet
Restrict who can comment or interact with your content
These won’t stop screenshots, but they do help you maintain more control over your content.
If you want to increase your video visibility and engagement while keeping things private, you can also buy TikTok saves to support organic growth without relying on shares or reposts.
No, TikTok does not notify you if someone reposts your content. However, if someone uses your video in a Duet or Stitch (and your settings allow it), you’ll see it under your activity notifications.
No. TikTok doesn’t show you who downloaded your video. You can disable downloads to prevent others from saving your content.
No. As of now, TikTok does not send a notification when someone downloads a video — if the creator has downloads enabled.
Yes. Even with downloads disabled, users can still screen record your content using their device tools. TikTok does not block or alert users about this.
No. TikTok does not notify creators or viewers if a screen recording is in progress.
No. As of 2025, TikTok does not send notifications for screen recordings of DMs or private chats.
Still no. TikTok does not notify about screen recordings of any kind — including profiles, videos, DMs, or livestreams.
No. Even if downloads are enabled, creators do not get an alert or notification.
Screen recording itself is not illegal, but using or sharing someone else’s content without permission — especially for commercial use — may violate copyright laws or TikTok's community guidelines.
No. TikTok does not notify users if their live stream is being recorded by viewers.
No. TikTok does not track or show who takes a screenshot of a Story.
Snapchat is one of the few platforms that alerts users about screenshots. TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook do not provide such notifications by default.
No. TikTok does not notify users when someone records or screenshots their profile.
TikTok prioritizes creativity and open sharing, but like many platforms, it has limits when it comes to controlling how others use your content. Currently, there are no notifications for screenshots or screen recordings, so if you’re a creator, make sure to use privacy settings wisely.
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