IGLiveRecorder: How to Record Instagram Live (Now GREC)

IGLiveRecorder was the original name of the app now known as GREC — the cloud recorder that catches Instagram Live streams the moment they start, so you never miss one again. Same app, same mission, new name. This is where it all began: a simple tool built around one idea — that you shouldn't have to be glued to your phone to catch a live you care about.

If you searched for "IGLiveRecorder," you're in the right place. Below is everything the app does and exactly how to record an Instagram Live from start to finish.

What Is IGLiveRecorder?

IGLiveRecorder (now GREC) is a cloud-based Instagram Live recorder. Instead of relying on your phone's screen recorder — which only works if you're awake, online, and already watching — IGLiveRecorder runs on its own servers. You tell it which accounts you care about, and it watches them around the clock. The moment one of them goes live, the cloud starts recording automatically.

Because the recording happens server-side, your phone can be off, in your pocket, or in airplane mode. When the broadcast ends, the full stream is waiting for you in HD, ready to watch or download.

How to Record an Instagram Live

Recording a live with IGLiveRecorder takes about a minute to set up:

1. Download the app. Grab it free on iOS or Android.
2. Add the accounts you follow. Enter the public Instagram usernames whose lives you don't want to miss.
3. Let it monitor 24/7. IGLiveRecorder keeps an eye on those accounts day and night — no need to keep the app open.
4. Watch or download later. When a creator goes live, the cloud records the whole thing from the first second. Once it ends, the HD recording lands in your library.

That's it. There's no screen to keep on, no timing to get right, and no risk of missing the opening minutes.

Cloud Recording vs Screen Recording

Most people start by trying their phone's built-in screen recorder. It works, but it has real limits. Here's how the two approaches compare:

What You Get

• Automatic recording. Lives are captured the instant they start — you don't have to do anything.
• HD quality. Clean recordings that match the broadcast resolution, with no notification bars or buttons in the frame.
• Cloud storage. Your recordings live in the cloud. Watch in the app, or download to your phone.
• Works offline. The servers do the recording, so your device doesn't need to be on.
• Multiple accounts at once. Track as many creators as you like and record several simultaneous lives.

Want the deeper version? See our full guide on how to save Instagram Lives or learn how to download Instagram Live videos.

Is It Allowed?

Instagram Lives are public broadcasts — anyone can watch, and recording a public live is legal in most places. Importantly, Instagram does not notify a creator when their live is recorded (we cover this in detail in does Instagram notify when you record a live).

What matters is how you use a recording. IGLiveRecorder is built for private viewing — catching broadcasts you'd otherwise miss because of time zones or a busy schedule. Re-uploading someone's content without permission can break copyright rules, so treat recordings as your personal DVR, not as material to redistribute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IGLiveRecorder the same as GREC?

Yes. IGLiveRecorder is the original name; the app is now called GREC. It's the same cloud recorder with the same features — just rebranded.

Do I need to keep the app open to record?

No. Recording happens on GREC's servers, so once you've added an account, your phone can be closed or offline. The live is captured in the cloud regardless.

Can I record private Instagram accounts?

No. IGLiveRecorder only records public live streams. If an account is private, the broadcast isn't accessible — the same limit any viewer faces.

Will the streamer know I recorded their live?

No. Because your account never joins the broadcast, your name doesn't appear in the viewer list and no "joined" notification fires.