Apowersoft Mac Screen Recorder is one of the best software that can be used to record your screen along with audio on macOS 10.15. It comes with advanced recording function and smart task scheduler that makes it a perfect tool for any enthusiast. Vanilla – Screen Recording Permission on macOS Catalina If you are stuck on Vanilla’s permission screen, follow these instructions to re-enable the permission and restart Vanilla. Starting from macOS Catalina, Vanilla requires Screen Recording permission to be able to hide icons on your Mac. Starting with macOS Catalina, Apple has added a new Screen Recording permission to macOS that needs to be granted to every application that tries to record the screen, either for screen capture (saving a movie locally) or screen sharing (transmitting your screen to somewhere else).

• Failed to Start Recording on MacOS Catalina The newest version of MacOS, Catalina, requires users to allow screen recording. If you have not enabled screen recording, you will receive a 'Failed to Start Recording' error in Screencastify. Luckily, allowing screen recordings is a simple process.
• And screen recording on the Mac works surprisingly well, particularly with the latest MacOS versions like MacOS Catalina, macOS Mojave, and MacOS Big Sur. You’ll capture a recording of the display, and the recorded video is available as a movie file that you can edit, share, publish, or do whatever you want with.

In October 2019, Apple released macOS Catalina, the latest version of the OS for Mac. The new OS is gradually being rolled out. If you own a Mac and have not yet upgraded to Catalina, you will be prompted to upgrade soon.

New permission for screen recording

Catalina introduces a change in security functionality that affects Outklip and other screen recording or screen sharing software. Because of the change, a user has to explicitly grant ‘screen recording’ permission to applications that record the screen, which is Google Chrome in Outklip’s case. The permission dialog shows up the first time you try to use Outklip or similar web apps within Google Chrome.

If you grant Outklip permission for screen recording, you will be prompted to quit Chrome now. Make sure to save all your work in Chrome. Click Quit Now and restart Chrome. You are all set to make screen recordings with Outklip.

Changing screen recording permission

If you dismiss the permission dialog by clicking Later, you will not be able to make screen recordings. Now when you start a screen recording with Outklip, it will not actually record. Unfortunately, Google Chrome does not return an error to Outklip, it just silently fails.

macOS only shows the permission dialog the first time you try to make a screen recording from Chrome. Further permission changes have to be done manually, by carrying out the following steps:

1. Enter ⌘-Space to bring up Spotlight and type System Preferences in the search bar
2. On the System Preferences dialog, double click to open Security & Privacy.
3. On the Security & Privacy dialog, select the Privacy option on the menu.
4. Under Privacy, on the left panel, click Screen Recording. On the right panel, click the box next to Google Chrome. Note: Google Chrome appears on the right panel only if you have tried recording or sharing screen from Chrome after upgrading to Catalina.
5. A prompt appears, asking you to quit Google Chrome. Make sure all your work in Google Chrome is saved. Click Quit now to close and restart Google Chrome.

By carrying out the above steps, you allow Google Chrome permission for screen recording. Now you can continue to use Outklip.

Known bug when screen recording with Chrome fullscreen

Note: The following bug is fixed in Chrome for macOS Version 79.0.3945.79 (Official Build) (64-bit). If you’re using an earlier version of Chrome, read on further about how to work around the bug.

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Before you start screen recording, there is an issue you should be aware of: when Google Chrome is fullscreen, screen recordings will silently fail (recording timer will be stuck at 0:00). To work around the issue, exit fullscreen on Google Chrome before you make screen recordings with Outklip. It is not yet known whether the problem lies in Google Chrome or macOS Catalina. We will post updates on the issue as we find out more.

If you face any issues using Outklip on macOS Catalina, please contact support at hello@outklip.com or chat us by clicking the blue chat bubble on this page.

If you are stuck on Vanilla’s permission screen, follow these instructions to re-enable the permission and restart Vanilla.

Starting from macOS Catalina, Vanilla requires Screen Recording permission to be able to hide icons on your Mac.

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Vanilla does not record your screen.

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Vanilla takes screenshots of your menu bar to hide icons. There is no personal information in these screenshots. The screenshots are not saved or transmitted anywhere.

The app uses the screenshot to blend in the menu bar with the icons inside the menu bar to create a seamless, minimalist menu bar with fewer icons.

How do I enable Screen Recording permission for Vanilla?

1. When you first start Vanilla on macOS Catalina, you’ll be prompted to enable the Screen Recording permission. You’ll also be prompted to enable Screen Recording if you disable the permission later.

Click ‘Continue’ to proceed. (Or quit Vanilla if you don’t want to use it.)

2. macOS will prompt you to enable permission for Vanilla to record your screen. Click ‘Open System Preferences’.

If macOS doesn’t prompt you, or you get stuck on Vanilla’s “Enable Vanilla” screen, open System Preferences manually, click the Security and Privacy icon and choose ‘Screen Recording’ in the sidebar.

4. In the Screen Recording section, check the checkbox next to Vanilla. You may need to click the lock in the bottom left to allow editing. Quit Vanilla when macOS prompts you to.

5. Open Vanilla again

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“I’m stuck at the screen where Vanilla talks about setting the Screen Recording permissions and the ‘Continue’ button isn’t working”

First, get the latest Vanilla update.

We released a fix that solves this issue in 99% of cases. Download the latest version from Vanilla's homepage here. If you are on Vanilla 1.2.2 or above and still experiencing this issue, proceed as below.

Vanilla has gotten into an unexpected state. It may have lost access to Screen Recording or the permission may have changed while Vanilla was starting up. We’ll fix this by resetting the permission and restarting Vanilla.

1. Quit Vanilla by clicking one of the dots in the menu bar, right-clicking the Dock icon, or through Activity Monitor. (If you can’t find how to quit Vanilla, that’s fine as well, you can proceed as below.)

2. Open System Preferences, click the Security and Privacy icon and choose ‘Screen Recording’ in the sidebar.

3. Un-tick and re-tick the checkbox next to Vanilla. You may need to click the lock in the bottom left to allow editing. If macOS prompts you to quit Vanilla then do so.

4. Open Vanilla again

Still having trouble? Email me at [email protected]

Does Vanilla store or transmit any screenshots?

Vanilla does not store or transmit any of these screenshots. We use these screenshots to create a seamless blending effect between your icons and your menu bar.

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Vanilla accesses the internet only to check for updates and validate Pro license codes.

Does Vanilla access any personal data or information?

Vanilla does not access or read any personal information – these screenshots are of your menu bar and your Desktop image. In fact, the screenshots are only of the top 50 pixels of your screen.

How do I contact you?

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