Can You Get Banned for Screen Recording Netflix?

From my experience, while I haven't faced a ban on my Netflix account, I have encountered copyright issues with my YouTube content. I once used clips from Netflix in my video, and while it was my best-performing video, I received a copyright strike from the original owners of the footage, not Netflix itself. This suggests that while Netflix might not ban your account directly, they may still enforce copyright claims.

If you're worried about getting a black screen when recording, there’s a workaround I found useful. If you go to your browser settings and disable hardware acceleration, it should allow you to record Netflix without issues. This tip has helped many people successfully capture content without any visual problems.

One thing to keep in mind is that the type of content you’re recording might factor into how Netflix responds. For instance, some shows are more likely to be flagged than others, depending on their licensing and how aggressively Netflix protects them. So if you're planning to record something that’s popular or has high production value, you might want to tread carefully.

I’ve had a video on YouTube that showcased an actor’s highlights from a film available on Netflix. Even though I screen recorded it and it was flagged for copyright, Netflix allowed it to stay up with certain conditions. They monitored it, meaning if it gained too much traction, they would likely want it taken down. This indicates that while a ban may not be imminent, copyright claims can still arise from your recordings.

It's important to note that Netflix can track unusual account activity, but the risk of getting banned for merely recording seems low. The bigger risk lies in copyright strikes, which can happen regardless of whether Netflix chooses to ban your account or not. Just be prepared for the possibility that your content might get flagged or taken down.