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How to Record a TikTok Live Stream for free

TikTok doesn't let you save or rewind a live broadcast — once a creator ends their LIVE, it's gone for good. RecTokis a free TikTok live recorder that fixes this: a Telegram bot that connects to an available public TikTok live, captures it while it is accessible, and sends you the resulting MP4. No software, no TikTok login — here's how to record a TikTok live in under a minute.

Start recording — it's free

Record any TikTok live in 3 steps

  1. 1
    Open the RecTok bot

    Search @RecTok_Bot on Telegram and press Start. You only need a free Telegram account — there's nothing to install and no TikTok login.

  2. 2
    Send the record command

    Type /rec username with the creator's TikTok handle. RecTok connects to the available public live stream and starts capturing in the background.

  3. 3
    Get your MP4

    When the stream ends — or when you send /stop — RecTok delivers the successfully captured recording as an MP4 in your Telegram chat, ready to save or share.

Get notified when a live is detected

Don't want to watch for it? Send /notify username and RecTok pings you the second that creator starts a TikTok LIVE — with a one-tap button to begin recording right away.

Auto-record detected streams (hands-free)

Add a creator to your watchlist with /watch username and RecTok automatically starts recording when an accessible public live is detected. You do not have to keep Telegram open.

Record a TikTok live that already started

Missed the beginning? No problem. /rec usernamejoins a live that's already in progress and captures everything from that moment until the stream ends.

Where your recordings are saved

Every recording is delivered to your Telegram chat as a standard MP4 you can save or share like any other file. Recordings are also added to the public RecTok library, where anyone can browse and rewatch past TikTok live streams — no account needed.

Do I need a TikTok account?

No. RecTok works on any public TikTok account and never asks you to log into TikTok. The only thing you need is a free Telegram account to talk to the bot.

Is recording TikTok lives free?

Yes — RecTok has a permanent free tier with up to 1 hour per recording. An optional Premium pass raises that limit to 12 hours, adds more simultaneous recordings and priority processing, with no auto-renewal.

Quick answers

Does it record sound?
Yes — RecTok captures the audio available in the source stream. Source interruptions or defects can also affect the recording.
What format are the recordings?
Standard MP4 files that play on any phone or computer.
Can I download a TikTok live after it ended?
Only if it was recorded while live. TikTok keeps no copy once a LIVE ends, so add creators to your watchlist to capture them automatically next time.
Is there an app to install?
No. RecTok runs entirely inside Telegram — just message the bot.

Ready to record your first live?

Open the bot, send a username, get the MP4. It takes about ten seconds.

Open @RecTok_Bot