Your Question: How Do I Record My Screen in Linux?
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Start recording by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R on keyboard. Stop recording also by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R. Maximum video length is 30s (change it via following steps). Full-screen recording only.

Does Linux have a built-in screen recorder?

GNOME Shell Screen Recorder

Little known fact: there’s a built-in screen recorder in Ubuntu. It’s included as part of the GNOME Shell desktop and, although it’s well integrated it’s also well hidden: there’s no app launcher for it, no menu entry to it, and no quick button to turn it on or off.

How do I record my screen in Ubuntu?

You can make a video recording of what is happening on your screen: Press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R to start recording what is on your screen. A red circle is displayed in the top right corner of the screen when the recording is in progress. Once you have finished, press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R again to stop the recording.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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