# Recfolder > Recfolder records public Tango LIVE streams requested through a Telegram watchlist. It checks watched creators periodically, records within plan limits and delivers processed MP4 files through Telegram. Free records up to 360p. Basic and Pro add priority monitoring, HD recording when available, longer recordings, and higher limits. ## What Recfolder does - Users add Tango creator usernames to a watchlist via the Telegram bot @tangorecordlive_bot - Recfolder checks watched creators periodically and starts recording a detected public live, subject to source availability and plan limits - The finished MP4 is delivered directly to the user's Telegram chat with a thumbnail cover - The recorder packages the selected live media as MP4 rather than capturing the viewer's phone screen; source overlays and watermarks can remain - Free selects the standard Tango source up to 360p. Basic, Pro, and Pro Lifetime select the HD Tango source when Tango provides it. - Recfolder does not transcode the selected source; exact resolution still depends on the live renditions Tango makes available. - Public archive delivery costs €0 and follows a rolling allowance: 3 unlocks per 24 hours on Free and 100 on paid plans. Own-watchlist recordings are exempt. ## Key facts (2026) - Website: https://recfolder.com - Telegram bot: https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot - Service model: Telegram bot and web archive - Supported platform: Tango LIVE streams only - Free tier needs no card; paid tiers use secure Stripe checkout - Public archive allowance: 3 unlocks per rolling 24 hours on Free and 100 on paid plans; own-watchlist recordings are exempt - Detection is poll-based; recording starts automatically when a watched creator goes live ## Use cases - Fans saving favorite creator streams (Q&As, music, gifting events, just-chatting) for offline rewatch - Creators backing up their own past lives without depending on Tango's optional replay - Viewers archiving newsworthy or one-off public lives before they disappear - Users saving public streams they have permission to record ## How Recfolder compares - vs OBS / screen recording: Recfolder starts automatically, needs no PC, and avoids phone UI overlays - vs phone screen recording: Recfolder captures a clean MP4 without phone UI overlays, gifts, or app-switching cuts - Recfolder records detected public live broadcasts; it does not recover an unrecorded past broadcast from Tango. ## Pricing Three tiers share the same recording and delivery pipeline but use different source-quality policies. The Free tier needs no card. Full, current numbers live at https://recfolder.com/pricing. - Free: €0/mo. Standard recording up to 360p, 2 watched creators, 1 active recording slot, 1 manual recording at once, the first 60 minutes of each recording, and 3 public archive unlocks per rolling 24 hours. - Basic: €5.99/mo or €59.99/yr. Priority monitoring and HD recording when available, 25 watched creators, up to 25 active recordings, 10 manual recordings at once, up to 8 hours per recording, and 100 public archive unlocks per rolling 24 hours. - Pro: €8.99/mo or €89.99/yr. Priority monitoring and HD recording when available, 100 watched creators, up to 100 active recordings, 25 manual recordings at once, up to 8 hours per recording, and 100 public archive unlocks per rolling 24 hours. - Pro Lifetime Founder: €249 once, limited to 100 purchases. It grants the current Pro limits, priority monitoring, and HD recording when available to one non-transferable Recfolder account, with no recurring renewal, while the service remains available. Other and future recorder products are not included. - All limits are simultaneous caps, not daily or monthly quotas. Capacity frees the moment a recording ends. - Archive delivery costs €0. Own-watchlist recordings do not consume the public archive allowance. - Payment for paid tiers: secure Stripe checkout. Basic and Pro offer monthly or annual billing; Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase with no recurring renewal. - The website provides archive discovery; MP4 delivery happens in Telegram rather than a browser player. Delivery and future access depend on the service, Telegram and applicable removal requests. ## Recording specifications - Resolution: Free selects up to 360p; paid plans select Tango's HD rendition when available - Frame rate / bitrate: depend on the selected Tango source - Processing: source-rendition selection and MP4 packaging without resolution transcoding - Codec: H.264/AAC MP4 - Format: MP4 (universal compatibility) delivered to Telegram with a thumbnail cover - Large files are split into parts due to Telegram limits; long lives are chunked automatically ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Recfolder? Recfolder is a Tango LIVE recording service. Add a creator to a Telegram watchlist; the service checks for public lives and sends processed recordings to your chat within your plan's limits. ### How much does Recfolder cost? There is a free tier with standard recording up to 360p, 2 watched creators, 1 manual recording at a time, and a 60-minute limit per recording. Basic €5.99/mo and Pro €8.99/mo add priority monitoring, HD recording when available, longer recordings, and higher limits. A limited €249 Pro Lifetime Founder option grants the current Pro benefits without recurring renewal. ### Does Recfolder require an account? Only a Telegram account. No email, password, or sign-up form. ### What recording quality does Recfolder provide? Free records the standard Tango source up to 360p. Basic, Pro, and Pro Lifetime record the HD Tango source when Tango provides it. Recfolder does not transcode the selected source, so exact resolution depends on the live. ### Can Recfolder record any Tango creator? Public Tango lives you have permission to save, subject to creator removals, source availability and your plan limits. Private and paid-only lives are not supported. ### Does Tango notify creators when Recfolder records them? Recfolder is not phone screen recording, so it does not trigger an operating-system screen-recording banner. Creators may still see normal viewer or room activity from the live platform. ### Where are the recordings stored? Processed recordings are delivered as MP4 files in your Telegram chat. Access and retention depend on Telegram, the service and content-removal policies; permanent storage is not guaranteed. ### Can I record multiple lives at once? Yes. If several watched creators go live simultaneously, you receive a separate recording for each, up to your tier's simultaneous cap. ### Are there watermarks? The recorder uses the live source rather than capturing the viewer's phone screen. Overlays and watermarks already present in that source can remain. Preview images are separate from the delivered video. ### Is recording a Tango live legal? Permission, copyright, privacy rules and platform terms apply. Record only content you have permission to save and do not redistribute it without the rights holder's permission. Creators can submit a removal request at https://recfolder.com/dmca. ### Can I watch a Tango live after it ended? Yes, if it was recorded. Open the creator's archive page on the website, tap a past recording, and the bot forwards the MP4 to your Telegram chat. ### How do I get notified the next time a creator goes live? Add the creator to your watchlist with @tangorecordlive_bot on Telegram. The next live is recorded automatically. ### Is Recfolder downloadable? No. Recfolder is available as a Telegram bot and web service. The public product is the bot and the website. ## Structured facts (machine-readable) - service_url: https://recfolder.com - bot_username: @tangorecordlive_bot - bot_url: https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot - service_model: telegram_bot_and_web_archive - public_repository: none - supported_platform: Tango - supported_platform_scope: Tango LIVE streams only - free_tier_watchlist: 2 - free_tier_max_active_recordings: 1 - free_tier_price_eur_monthly: 0 - free_tier_max_recording_seconds: 3600 - free_tier_max_recording_height: 360 - free_tier_public_archive_unlocks_per_24h: 3 - basic_tier_watchlist: 25 - basic_tier_max_active_recordings: 25 - basic_tier_price_eur_monthly: 5.99 - basic_tier_price_eur_yearly: 59.99 - basic_tier_max_recording_seconds: 28800 - basic_tier_max_recording_height: 720 - basic_tier_public_archive_unlocks_per_24h: 100 - pro_tier_watchlist: 100 - pro_tier_max_active_recordings: 100 - pro_tier_price_eur_monthly: 8.99 - pro_tier_price_eur_yearly: 89.99 - pro_tier_max_recording_seconds: 28800 - pro_tier_max_recording_height: 720 - pro_tier_public_archive_unlocks_per_24h: 100 - archive_access_cost_usd: 0 - own_watchlist_recordings_consume_archive_allowance: false - limits_are_simultaneous_not_periodic: true - payment_provider_fiat: Stripe - recording_quality_selection: direct_source_rendition_without_resolution_transcoding - file_format: MP4 with thumbnail cover - delivery_location: Telegram chat - storage_retention: not_guaranteed; subject_to_Telegram_and_service_removal_policies - last_updated: 2026-10-31 ## Glossary **Tango LIVE** — The live-streaming feature of the Tango app, where creators broadcast in real time and viewers can watch, chat, and send virtual gifts. **Recfolder** — An automatic Tango live recorder delivered as a Telegram bot. It watches creators on your watchlist and sends plan-eligible MP4 recordings to your Telegram chat. Free includes the first 60 minutes; paid plans record up to 8 hours. **Watchlist** — Your personal list of Tango creators that Recfolder monitors 24/7. When a creator on your watchlist goes live, recording starts automatically. **Gifts** — Virtual items viewers buy with in-app currency and send to creators during a Tango LIVE. Gifts are the main way creators earn money on the platform. **Coins** — The in-app currency on Tango. Viewers purchase coins and spend them on gifts for creators during live streams. **Diamonds** — The earnings creators accumulate from receiving gifts on Tango. Diamonds can be converted back into real money through the creator payout program. **Multi-guest** — A Tango LIVE mode where several creators broadcast together in the same room, each in their own video tile. **PK battle** — A competitive live format where two creators face off and their viewers send gifts to help their favorite win within a time limit. **Moderator** — A trusted viewer a creator appoints to help manage chat during a Tango LIVE — muting, removing disruptive users, and keeping the room friendly. **Replay** — A saved version of a past live stream. Tango does not always keep replays available, which is why Recfolder records lives as they happen so you never miss one. **Manual /rec** — A Recfolder command that starts recording a creator's current live on demand, without first adding them to your watchlist. **MP4 delivery** — How Recfolder returns a finished recording: the full video file is uploaded straight to your Telegram chat at original stream quality, with no watermark and no expiry. **Contact sheet** — A grid of thumbnails generated from a recording, delivered alongside the MP4 so you can preview the stream at a glance. **Public archive** — Recordings from other users' watchlists that any Recfolder user can browse and open for free, available at /latest and on each creator page. **Telegram bot** — The interface for Recfolder. Everything — adding creators, receiving recordings, managing your plan — happens inside a Telegram chat, with no separate app to install. ## Blog posts (full text) ### Set Up a Tango Recording Watchlist in Telegram URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/auto-record-tango-creators-telegram-bot Published: 2026-05-14 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: Open the Recfolder bot, send /watch username and confirm the creator with /watchlist. The service checks watched creators periodically and delivers completed recordings as MP4 files in Telegram. Detection, capture and delivery remain subject to source availability and your plan. A watchlist tells Recfolder which Tango creators to check. It is useful when you cannot keep a player open yourself: the service performs the checks and recording attempts, and your Telegram conversation receives the result after processing. This is a way to request future recordings. It does not retrieve unrecorded past broadcasts, guarantee a complete live, or provide access to restricted content. Add only creators whose content you have permission to record. ## Add the right creator 1. Open the [Recfolder recording bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot). 2. Send `/watch username`, replacing `username` with the creator's Tango username. 3. Send `/watchlist` and check the entry. Similar display names can refer to different creators, so verify the account before waiting for a recording. If the bot cannot resolve the username, check it against the creator's current Tango profile. If the problem persists, send `/support` and describe the failed action without sending passwords, payment details or private access credentials. ## What happens after a creator goes live? The service checks the watchlist periodically. When it detects a usable public live and a recording slot is available, it attempts to record within your plan's limits. After capture and processing, the bot delivers MP4 files through Telegram. A long recording can arrive in more than one part. There can be a delay between the start of a broadcast and its detection. A live can end before a check, or source access, recording or delivery can fail. Priority monitoring on paid plans does not guarantee the first second or every broadcast. Keep a separate arrangement with the creator if a specific session must be preserved. You can close Telegram while the service works. Reopening the conversation later does not restart or extend an earlier recording. ## Watchlist size and recording capacity are different | Plan | Watched creators | Active automatic recordings | Manual recordings at once | Recording duration limit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Free | 2 | 1 | 1 | First 60 minutes | | Basic | 25 | 25 | 10 | Up to 8 hours | | Pro | 100 | 100 | 25 | Up to 8 hours | A watchlist entry is a creator to monitor, not a reserved slot for every possible live. Manual recording requests use a separate counter from watchlist auto-recording. Free selects a source up to 360p; paid plans can select HD when Tango makes it available. Source quality still sets the ceiling. See [current plans and prices](/pricing) before changing your subscription. Existing billing arrangements can differ from the offers displayed for new purchases. ## Check a missing or incomplete recording Start with `/watchlist`: was the correct creator present before the broadcast? Then check whether another recording occupied your available capacity and whether the session exceeded your duration limit. A creator being live in the app does not by itself prove that a playable source was available to the recorder. For a partial file, check whether it reached the plan's duration cap or whether the source stopped. For a delivery question, look for additional parts in the bot conversation. Give `/support` the creator username, approximate broadcast time and any error shown. Avoid repeating manual requests while a recording is already in progress. ## Find previous recordings separately The [public archive](/archive) contains recordings already available through the service; it is separate from setting up future watchlist captures. Free accounts can unlock three public archive recordings per rolling 24 hours, and paid accounts can unlock 100. Recordings made for your own watchlist do not consume that public archive allowance. Availability is not permanent. Save permitted files you need to keep, and follow the [MP4 download steps](/blog/download-tango-live-video-mp4). A recording link may stop working after a removal request or a change in service or Telegram availability. --- ### Recording Tango Lives: Device and File Privacy URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/best-app-to-record-tango-lives-privately Published: 2026-05-12 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: Compare device storage and Telegram delivery before recording permitted Tango content. Recfolder does not promise anonymous capture or invisible viewer activity. ## Decide what you need to protect Privacy can mean keeping a file off a shared phone, preventing a cloud photo upload, restricting who can open Telegram, or avoiding accidental sharing. These are different requirements. Choose a capture and storage workflow that addresses your own risk rather than treating one tool as universally private. Only save content you have permission to record. A private storage destination does not establish permission to capture a stream. ## When screen recording fits A screen capture starts on your own device. Check where your recorder saves files and whether your photo library or backup service uploads them. A shared device or account may expose the file to someone else. Notifications and other on-screen information can also enter the capture. A short test with your own permitted content helps you check the destination folder, audio and screen area before a longer session. Device capture and audio restrictions depend on your software. ## When Telegram delivery fits Recfolder monitors a watchlist and sends processed recordings to Telegram, within plan limits. Your own phone need not remain on during service-side capture. The file passes through the service and Telegram; that workflow is not equivalent to keeping a file only on your device. Review your Telegram sessions, device access and download settings. Check the saved file's location before lending a device or sharing a folder. Save permitted copies you need to retain: delivery is not a permanent-backup guarantee. ## Visibility is a separate question We have not verified that a creator cannot detect capture or that service-side recording makes viewer activity anonymous. See [what is known about recording alerts](/blog/does-tango-notify-when-you-record-a-live). Do not rely on an absence of alerts as consent. For permission and reuse, consult [Tango's guidelines](https://help.tango.me/en/articles/2985206-tango-guidelines-for-live-broadcasting) and our [rights guide](/blog/is-recording-tango-live-legal). Use the [MP4 guide](/blog/download-tango-live-video-mp4) for finding and saving a delivered file. --- ### Best App to Save Someone Else's Tango LIVE URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/best-app-to-save-someone-elses-tango-live Published: 2026-04-16 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: To save someone else's Tango live you capture their public broadcast while it airs. Screen recording works if you are watching; Recfolder is better because it records any creator's live automatically and sends you the MP4 - no need to watch in real time. Saving your own live is easy enough, but most people want to save *someone else's* Tango live - a favorite creator, a friend, a host they follow. Since Tango keeps no replay, you need a tool that captures the broadcast. Here is what works. ## The core idea A Tango live is public while it airs, so saving someone else's live means recording that public stream before the host ends it. Your options differ mainly in how much effort and timing they require. ## Screen recording (works, but you must watch) Open the creator's live and screen-record it: - **Android:** Quick Settings → Screen Record - **iPhone:** Control Center → Screen Recording This saves the live to your device, but only if you are watching it in real time, screen on, until it ends. Miss the start or get a phone call and you lose part or all of it. ## Recfolder (records any creator automatically) Recfolder is purpose-built for saving other creators' lives. You point it at any public Tango creator and it records their lives for you automatically: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` for the creator whose lives you want to save 3. When they go live, Recfolder records the whole stream and delivers the MP4 to your Telegram You do not have to be watching, online, or even awake. It records after detecting an available public source, within your plan limits. Detection and source failures can leave gaps or prevent a recording. ## Why Recfolder beats manual capture here - **You rarely know when a creator will go live.** Auto-recording removes the guesswork. - **No babysitting.** The recording happens automatically. - **Clean output.** No notifications or screen glare over the host's stream. - **Archive.** If the creator's live was already captured, it may already be in the public archive - check before recording again. ## A note on respect and rights Public visibility does not establish permission to record. Check the creator's rights, platform rules and applicable law before saving a stream. Do not repost or monetize someone else's Tango live without permission. See [is recording a Tango live legal](/blog/is-recording-tango-live-legal). ## Start saving a creator's lives 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch` and their Tango username 3. Get their next live as a saved MP4 Related: [best app to record Tango lives privately](/blog/best-app-to-record-tango-lives-privately) and [how to record a Tango live](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live). --- ### Best Free Tango LIVE Recorder in 2026 URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/best-free-tango-live-recorder-2026 Published: 2026-05-16 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: You can record Tango lives for free three ways: your phone's built-in screen recorder, free desktop software like OBS, or Recfolder's free tier. Recfolder covers 2 watched creators and the first 60 minutes per recording; paid plans record up to 8 hours. "Free" matters when you just want to keep a Tango live without paying for software. The good news: every viable Tango recording method has a genuinely free path. The question is which free tool fits how you watch. Here is the full breakdown for 2026. ## What "recording Tango" actually involves Tango keeps no replay of a live once it ends, so recording means capturing the broadcast while it airs. A free recorder therefore has to either capture your screen, capture a desktop window, or capture the stream automatically. Each has a free option. ## Free option 1: Built-in phone screen recorder Both Android and iOS include a free screen recorder - no download, no watermark, no time limit beyond your storage. - **Android:** Quick Settings → Screen Record. - **iPhone:** Control Center → Screen Recording. **Cost:** free. **Strengths:** instant, already installed. **Weaknesses:** you must watch the entire live with the screen on; notifications and calls intrude; nothing for lives you missed; output is a screen capture rather than a clean feed. Best free choice for: a single live you are already watching. ## Free option 2: OBS Studio on desktop [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com) is free and open-source, with no watermark and no paid tier. If you watch Tango in a browser or emulator on a computer, OBS records the window in high quality. **Cost:** free. **Strengths:** local control and configurable capture settings. **Weaknesses:** install and configure a scene; keep the PC on and watching; no automation; desktop only. Best free choice for: quality-focused users who already use a desktop. See [OBS vs automatic Tango recorder](/blog/obs-vs-automatic-tango-live-recorder). ## Free option 3: Recfolder free tier Recfolder has a free tier for 2 watched creators that records public Tango lives automatically and sends the first 60 minutes to Telegram - no software, no PC, no watching required. 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the recorded live as an MP4 in Telegram **Cost:** free tier (paid plans record up to 8 hours and add capacity). **Strengths:** automatic, records after detection, within plan limits, works while you sleep, clean files, public archive of past lives. **Weaknesses:** records public lives only; you pick creators in advance; heavy use may want a paid plan. Best free choice for: anyone following creators who wants lives captured automatically. ## Free recorder comparison | | Phone recorder | OBS | Recfolder free | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | Free tier | | Watermark | None | None | None | | Must watch live | Yes | Yes | No | | Auto-record future lives | No | No | Yes | | Capture while you are away | No | No | Detected public lives, within plan limits | | Quality | Screen capture | Highest | Standard up to 360p | | Where it runs | Your phone | Your PC | Recfolder | | Output | Gallery | PC file | Telegram | ## Which free recorder is best? - **One live, watching now, on your phone:** the built-in screen recorder - free and instant. - **Best possible quality, desktop user:** OBS - free and powerful. - **Automatic monitoring:** Recfolder's free tier supports two watched creators and the first 60 minutes of a detected live, with no guarantee of complete capture. For the most common goal - following a few creators and keeping every live without sitting through each broadcast - the free automatic option is the one that actually delivers, because it does not depend on you being there. ## Tips to record for free without headaches - Turn on **Do Not Disturb** before any screen recording so notifications stay out of the video. - For long lives, avoid manual recording - it drains battery and storage. Let Recfolder handle anything over an hour. - Check the **Recfolder archive** before recording; a live you want may already be captured. ## Set up the Free watchlist 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch` and a creator's Tango username 3. Receive their next live as a free MP4 Related: [best Tango live recorder apps](/blog/best-tango-live-recorder-apps), [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs), and [Tango live recorder open source](/blog/tango-live-recorder-open-source). --- ### Best Tango LIVE Recorder Apps and Tools (2026) URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/best-tango-live-recorder-apps Published: 2026-05-15 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: There is no official Tango recorder, so the 'best' tool depends on your needs. Phone screen recorders are free and instant but manual; OBS and Streamlabs give the best desktop quality; Recfolder is the only option that records lives automatically and sends MP4s to Telegram. For following creators hands-free, Recfolder wins. Tango has no built-in record button, so "Tango live recorder apps" really means general capture tools pointed at a Tango broadcast, plus the one purpose-built service (Recfolder). Here is how the realistic options stack up in 2026. ## The categories of Tango recorders There are three real categories, and they suit different people: 1. **Phone screen recorders** - capture what is on your screen. 2. **Desktop capture software** - OBS, Streamlabs, and similar, for browser/emulator viewing. 3. **Automatic recording services** - Recfolder, which records automatically and follows creators. ## 1. Phone screen recorders (free, manual) The built-in Android and iOS screen recorders are the fastest way to capture a live you are already watching. No install, MP4 to your gallery. - **Pros:** free, instant, already on your phone. - **Cons:** you must watch the whole live with the screen on; notifications and calls can ruin the capture; nothing for lives you missed. Best for: an occasional live you are actively watching. ## 2. OBS and Streamlabs (best desktop quality) [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com) and Streamlabs Desktop record a window or display in high quality with no overlays. If you watch Tango on a computer (browser or Android emulator), they produce the cleanest, sharpest files. - **Pros:** top quality, full control, free. - **Cons:** install and configure; keep the PC running and watching; no automation. Best for: people who already run a desktop and want the highest quality. See [OBS vs automatic Tango recorder](/blog/obs-vs-automatic-tango-live-recorder). ## 3. Recfolder (automatic, Telegram) Recfolder is the only option in this list that does not require you to be present. You tell it which creators to follow and it records their lives automatically: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get up to 8 hours as an MP4 in Telegram when it ends - **Pros:** automatic, records after detection, within plan limits, works while you sleep, clean files, public archive of past lives, free tier. - **Cons:** records public Tango lives (not private calls); you choose creators in advance. Best for: anyone following specific creators who wants every live captured hands-free. ## Quick comparison | | Phone recorder | OBS / Streamlabs | Recfolder | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Free | Free | Free tier | | Setup | None | Moderate | 30 seconds | | Must watch live | Yes | Yes | No | | Auto-record future lives | No | No | Yes | | Records lives you missed | No | No | Yes (if watching creator) | | Quality | Screen capture | Highest | Up to 360p Free / HD paid | | Delivery | Gallery | PC | Telegram | ## So which is the best Tango recorder? - **Recording one live you are watching right now?** Your phone's screen recorder. - **Want maximum quality and have a desktop?** OBS or Streamlabs. - **Want automatic recording with HD when available?** Recfolder Basic or Pro adds priority monitoring and HD recording. For most people who follow creators and keep missing their lives, the automatic approach is the one that actually solves the problem. ## Start with the easiest option 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch` and a creator's Tango username 3. Get their next live in Telegram Related comparisons: [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs), [Recfolder vs Streamlabs](/blog/tangorec-vs-streamlabs), and [Recfolder vs screen recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-screen-recording). --- ### Does Tango Notify a Creator About Recording? URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/does-tango-notify-when-you-record-a-live Published: 2026-04-26 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: We have not verified a current Tango guarantee about recording alerts or viewer visibility. Ask for permission instead of assuming capture is invisible. ## What we can confirm We have not verified a current Tango statement guaranteeing whether a broadcaster receives a recording alert. We also have not established that every app version, operating system and capture method behaves alike. A lack of an alert during one test would describe that test, not future behavior across Tango. If an alert matters to your use, check the current app help or ask Tango support about your device and capture method. Do not treat this guide as a guarantee that a creator cannot detect a recording. ## Recording alerts and viewer visibility are different An alert about screen capture would be one possible signal. A viewer list, account activity and a saved file are different signals. We have not verified that off-device recording removes those signals or makes a viewer anonymous. Using a Telegram recorder changes where a file is captured and delivered. It does not establish anonymity or permission. The service processes requests and files; keep that separate from the privacy of the chat on your own device. ## Before saving a broadcast Ask the creator for permission where needed and check [Tango's broadcasting guidelines](https://help.tango.me/en/articles/2985206-tango-guidelines-for-live-broadcasting). They prohibit certain recording and distribution uses; a publicly accessible live is not blanket permission to capture or reuse it. For a recording you are entitled to keep, [compare capture methods](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live) and save the resulting file securely. For rights questions, see [recording permission and platform rules](/blog/is-recording-tango-live-legal). Creators can [request removal](/dmca) from Recfolder. --- ### Download a Tango Recording as an MP4 with Recfolder URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/download-tango-live-video-mp4 Published: 2026-05-11 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: Browse Recfolder for a recording that already exists, open its Telegram delivery link and download the delivered MP4. If no recording is available, a past live cannot be recovered by adding its creator now; set up the watchlist for future recording attempts instead. There are two different starting points: a recording already exists, or you want a file from a future live. Recfolder can deliver an available recording and attempt to capture future public broadcasts. It cannot create a missing file from a live that has ended. Before saving or sharing a video, check that you have the necessary permission. Public visibility does not remove copyright, privacy or platform restrictions. ## Download an existing recording 1. Browse the [Recfolder archive](/archive), or search for the creator on the site. 2. Open the recording's detail page and check the creator, date and duration so you select the intended session. 3. Use its Telegram delivery button and continue in the bot conversation. You may need to start the bot before it can reply. 4. When the bot delivers the MP4, download the file in Telegram. Use the app's save or export controls to keep a copy on your device; their names and location vary between mobile and desktop versions. Wait for the local download to finish before going offline. Play the saved file to check its duration, picture and audio. If the delivery contains multiple parts, download each part you need rather than assuming the first file covers the whole session. The web page identifies the recording and opens delivery; it does not provide a browser video player. A thumbnail or preview is not the MP4 itself. ## Understand the archive allowance Free accounts can unlock three public archive recordings per rolling 24 hours. Paid accounts can unlock 100. A rolling window moves with your unlock times rather than resetting at midnight. Recordings captured for your own watchlist are separate from this public allowance. If the bot says you have reached a limit, follow its guidance or compare [current plans](/pricing). Opening another browser tab or repeating the delivery link does not create a new allowance. A plan cannot restore a recording that was removed or never captured. ## Arrange a recording for a future live If you cannot find the session, add the creator for future recording attempts: 1. Open the [Recfolder recording bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot). 2. Send `/watch username` with the Tango username. 3. Confirm the creator using `/watchlist`. Monitoring is periodic, so a recording can start after the broadcast begins or fail if the source is unavailable. Duration and quality follow your plan: Free records the first 60 minutes with a source up to 360p; paid plans allow up to eight hours and HD when available. See the [watchlist guide](/blog/auto-record-tango-creators-telegram-bot) for capacity limits. If you are already watching and need a supervised capture, the [recording methods guide](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live) covers phone and desktop screen recording. Screen recordings use the format and audio settings of the device or software, which may differ from Recfolder's MP4 delivery. ## When a download does not work Check whether Telegram has finished downloading the file and whether your device has enough storage. If only a preview was saved, return to the original file message. If the bot reports a removed or unavailable recording, repeated link requests will not repair it. Send `/support` with the recording link, the approximate delivery time and the error shown. Do not send your Telegram login code or payment credentials. Renaming a different file's extension to `.mp4` does not convert its video format. ## Store a permitted copy yourself Do not treat Telegram delivery or a public archive page as a permanent backup. Access can change after service-policy changes, a removal request or a Telegram issue. Keep a local copy of files you are entitled to retain, and avoid redistributing someone else's stream without permission. For removal requests, use the [content removal page](/dmca). --- ### How to Record Tango LIVE on Android URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/how-to-record-tango-live-on-android Published: 2026-04-27 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: Android can screen-record Tango lives with the native recorder or a third-party app, but you still have to watch the whole stream. Recfolder is the better option if you want recording to happen automatically with the MP4 delivered to Telegram. Tango is most popular on Android, so most people who want to keep a Tango live are looking for an Android method. There are three: the built-in screen recorder, a third-party recorder app, and automatic recording. Here is how each works and where it falls short. ## Method 1: Use Android's built-in screen recorder Almost every modern Android phone (Android 11 and up) has a screen recorder built into Quick Settings. ### Typical steps 1. Swipe down twice to open Quick Settings. 2. Tap **Screen Record** (you may need to edit the tiles to add it). 3. Choose whether to record internal audio so you capture the live's sound. 4. Open the Tango app and the live you want to keep. 5. Tap stop in the notification shade when the live ends. ### Why people use this method It is free, already installed, and saves an MP4 straight to your gallery. ### Why it breaks down You have to be watching the entire live with your screen on. Pop-up notifications get recorded, an incoming call interrupts it, and if the live starts before you open Tango you miss the beginning. It is fine for a short live you are already watching, and frustrating for anything else. ## Method 2: Use a third-party Android recorder Apps like AZ Screen Recorder or similar tools add features like a floating button, scheduled stop, and basic trimming. They work the same way under the hood - capturing your screen - so they share the same core limitation: you must be present and watching. They also tend to push ads or watermarks unless you pay. ## Method 3: Use automatic recording instead of screen recording The real weakness of every screen-recording method is that it depends on you being awake, online, and fast enough to catch the live from the start. Automatic recording removes that dependency. ### How to use it With Recfolder you tell a Telegram bot which creators to watch, and it records their lives for you automatically: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` for the creator you follow 3. When they go live, Recfolder records a detected public source within plan limits and sends the processed MP4 to Telegram Your phone can be off. You can be asleep. The recorder checks for live broadcasts periodically. It can miss the beginning or fail if the source is unavailable. It records the selected stream rather than your phone screen, so source overlays can remain. ## Android recorder vs Recfolder | | Android screen recorder | Recfolder | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Free | Free tier | | Must watch live | Yes | No | | Start time | Only if you are quick | After detection; beginning may be missed | | Your phone notifications in video | Possible | Not captured from your phone | | Battery / call interruptions | Yes | No | | Output location | Your gallery | Telegram | | Auto-record future lives | No | Yes | Screen recording is the right tool when you are already watching a specific live and just want to keep it. Recfolder is the right tool when you want to monitor creators without keeping your phone awake; source failures and polling can still cause missed recordings. ## Which method should you choose? If you are watching a live right now and want a copy, use the built-in recorder - it is already there. If you want recording to be automatic and reliable, set up Recfolder once and let it run. ## Best Android workflow for recurring creators If there are creators whose lives you always want, add them to Recfolder with `/watch` and forget about it. You receive completed recordings of detected public lives in Telegram, within plan limits. Polling, source access and service interruptions can prevent capture. ## Start from Android 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) on your phone 2. Send `/watch` plus the creator's Tango username 3. Get their next live as an MP4 in Telegram See also: [recording Tango on iPhone](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live-on-iphone) and the full [how to record a Tango live](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live) guide. --- ### How to Record Tango LIVE on iPhone URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/how-to-record-tango-live-on-iphone Published: 2026-04-28 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: iOS has a built-in Screen Recording control that captures Tango lives, but you have to watch the whole stream and the live must already be running. Recfolder records lives automatically and sends the MP4 to your Telegram instead. iPhone does not let apps record other apps in the background, so there is no App Store tool that quietly captures a Tango live for you. Your two real options are the built-in iOS screen recorder or automatic recording with Recfolder. ## Method 1: iOS Screen Recording Apple bundles a screen recorder into Control Center. You have to add it once, then it is one tap. ### Add the control 1. Open **Settings → Control Center**. 2. Tap the **+** next to **Screen Recording**. ### Record a Tango live 1. Open Control Center (swipe down from the top-right corner). 2. Long-press the **Screen Recording** button and make sure the microphone matches what you want. 3. Tap to start, then open the Tango live. 4. Tap the red status bar and **Stop** when the live ends. The video saves to Photos. ### Where it falls short The recording captures everything on screen, including banners and notifications, so turn on **Do Not Disturb** first. You also have to be watching the entire live with the screen on - if the creator goes live while you are away, you miss it, and a phone call will interrupt the capture. ## Method 2: Record Tango lives automatically with Recfolder Because iOS blocks background app recording, the only way to capture a live you are not actively watching is to record it somewhere other than your phone. Recfolder records automatically: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` for the creators you follow 3. Recfolder attempts to record a detected public live within plan limits and delivers the processed MP4 to Telegram Your iPhone can be locked or off. Recording starts after periodic live detection and can miss the beginning. The selected source and your plan determine duration and quality; source overlays can remain in the MP4. ## iPhone screen recording vs Recfolder | | iOS Screen Recording | Recfolder | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Free | Free tier | | Must watch live | Yes | No | | Records when iPhone is locked | No | Yes | | Start time | Only if you are quick | After detection; beginning may be missed | | Your phone notifications in video | Possible | Not captured from your phone | | Output | Photos app | Telegram | ## Which should you use? Use iOS Screen Recording for a live you are already watching and want to keep right now. Use Recfolder when you want to follow specific creators and request automatic monitoring of future public lives, accepting that a broadcast may be missed or only partly captured. ## Start on iPhone 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) in Telegram 2. Send `/watch` and the creator's Tango username 3. Get their next live as an MP4 See also: [recording Tango on Android](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live-on-android) and the full [how to record a Tango live](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live) guide. --- ### How to Record a Tango Live: Phone, Desktop or Recfolder URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/how-to-record-tango-live Published: 2026-04-20 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: Record a Tango live while you watch with a phone or desktop screen recorder, or add the creator to Recfolder's Telegram watchlist for automatic recording attempts. Recfolder delivers processed MP4 files; availability, start time, quality and duration depend on the source and your plan. A recording needs a source that is available while it is being captured. If a Tango broadcast has already ended, first check whether a recording exists in the [Recfolder archive](/archive). Adding a creator now cannot recover a broadcast that nobody recorded. For a future live, choose between capturing your own screen and asking Recfolder to monitor the creator. Only record content you have permission to capture, and respect the creator's rights, privacy and the platform's rules. ## Record a live you are already watching A phone screen recorder is useful for a short session you can supervise. On iPhone, use Screen Recording in Control Center; on supported Android devices, use Screen record in Quick Settings. Follow the official instructions for [iPhone](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102653) or [Android](https://support.google.com/android/answer/9075928?hl=en), since controls and audio options vary by device. Before recording a long session, make a short test. Play it back and check that the picture and the audio you need were captured. Check storage space and battery, and close notifications that could expose personal information. Some apps or content can restrict capture or audio. The resulting file format depends on your device and settings. On a computer, a recorder such as [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/kb/quick-start-guide) can capture an accessible player window or display. Select the correct source and audio input, then test the saved file before committing to a long recording. You must keep the player and recorder running. Output format and resolution depend on your configuration and the source; selecting a larger canvas does not create detail missing from the live. ## Set up recording through Telegram Recfolder monitors a watchlist on its servers, so your phone does not need to stay on the live. To set it up: 1. Open the [Recfolder recording bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) in Telegram. 2. Send `/watch username` with the creator's Tango username. 3. Open `/watchlist` and confirm that the intended creator was added. 4. After an eligible live is detected and recorded, look for the processed MP4 in your bot conversation. Monitoring uses periodic checks. Recording can start after a broadcast begins, and detection, source access or capacity problems can prevent a recording. The bot cannot promise to capture every live or its opening seconds. Read the [watchlist setup guide](/blog/auto-record-tango-creators-telegram-bot) for limits and troubleshooting. ## Compare the practical requirements | Method | What must stay running | Where the result appears | Main limitation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Phone screen recording | Your phone and the live player | Device storage or photo library | Manual start; device capture and audio restrictions | | Desktop screen recording | Computer, player and recorder | Your configured output folder | Manual setup; local storage and recording settings | | Recfolder watchlist | Recfolder's monitoring service | Telegram after processing | Polling, source availability and plan limits | Screen recording captures the player as displayed, including any overlays within the selected area. Recfolder records an available stream source rather than your phone screen, but source branding or watermarks can still be present. Neither method establishes permission to redistribute the recording. ## Check limits before a long live Recfolder's Free plan supports two watched creators, one active automatic recording and one manual recording at a time. Free recordings are limited to the first 60 minutes and a source up to 360p. Paid plans increase limits and can use an HD source when Tango supplies one; a paid plan does not turn a low-resolution source into HD. Check [current plans](/pricing) for the complete limits before adding several creators or planning a long capture. Automatic watchlist recordings and manual recording slots are separate counters. ## Keep the file you need Once a recording is delivered, download a local copy if you need to keep it. Delivery and archive access do not guarantee permanent storage. Files may become unavailable because of service policies, Telegram availability or removal requests. The [MP4 download guide](/blog/download-tango-live-video-mp4) explains how to find an existing recording and save the delivered file. --- ### Recording Tango Lives: Permission, Rights and Platform Rules URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/is-recording-tango-live-legal Published: 2026-04-25 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: There is no universal legal permission to record a public Tango live. Check the rights involved, the applicable law and platform rules; get advice for your specific situation. ## There is no blanket answer Public visibility does not by itself establish permission to record, retain or redistribute a Tango live. The answer depends on the content, the people involved, your intended use, applicable law and the platform's rules. This guide cannot determine the legality of a particular recording. A plan subscription, a recording button or access to an archive does not grant rights to someone else's content. Obtain the permissions your use requires. If the position is unclear, consult a qualified adviser for the relevant jurisdiction before recording or sharing. ## Read the platform rules [Tango's broadcasting guidelines](https://help.tango.me/en/articles/2985206-tango-guidelines-for-live-broadcasting) prohibit recording broadcasts for purposes including blackmail, restreaming, sale or distribution on other websites. Consult the current guidelines and [terms of use](https://www.tango.me/terms-of-use) directly. That prohibition does not establish that every other use is allowed. ## Check the proposed use Before recording, identify whose video, audio and other material appears in the live. Ask what permission covers the intended capture, retention and audience. A creator's consent may not settle rights to music or other third-party material in the broadcast. Treat personal viewing, sharing with a friend and public reposting as separate uses to check. We cannot characterize one as generally lawful or low risk across jurisdictions. Copyright exceptions and privacy obligations depend on the circumstances. ## Handle the resulting file with care Avoid capturing or sharing sensitive personal information without the necessary authority. Limit access to permitted files, review shared-device and backup settings, and retain only what you are entitled to keep. Giving credit does not itself replace permission. ## Recfolder's role Recfolder provides public-stream monitoring and Telegram delivery within plan limits. It does not certify that your use is lawful, grant rights over the captured content or bypass restricted broadcasts. For capture options, see [how recording works](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live). Creators and authorized representatives can use the [content-removal form](/dmca). A removal request is separate from deciding whether a proposed future recording is permitted. --- ### OBS vs Automatic Tango LIVE Recorder: Which Should You Use? URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/obs-vs-automatic-tango-live-recorder Published: 2026-05-10 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: OBS is free, high-quality, and fully under your control - but it is desktop-only and manual: you must watch the live and keep the PC running. An automatic recorder like Recfolder runs continuously, records after detection, subject to source availability and plan limits, and delivers MP4s to Telegram. Choose OBS for quality and control, Recfolder for automation. These are the two serious ways to record Tango lives, and they sit at opposite ends of a trade-off: control versus convenience. Here is how to decide. ## OBS Studio: maximum control, fully manual [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com) is free, open-source desktop software that captures a window or display. To record a Tango live, you watch it on your computer (browser or emulator) and capture that window. **What's good:** - Highest quality and full control over resolution, bitrate, and format. - Free and open-source, no watermark. - Records exactly what you point it at. **What's not:** - Desktop only - no good fit for a phone-first app unless you use an emulator. - Manual - you must be at the computer, watching, for the whole live. - You have to catch the live from the start yourself. - The PC has to stay on and awake the entire time. ## Automatic recorder (Recfolder): automatic, hands-free An automatic recorder records the broadcast automatically, so you do not need a PC or to be present. Recfolder is the automatic option for Tango: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the recorded live as an MP4 in Telegram **What's good:** - Automatic - monitors watched creators periodically and records detected public lives within plan limits. - Starts after periodic live detection, even while your own device is off; the beginning can be missed. - MP4 from the selected stream source, delivered to Telegram; source overlays may remain. - Public archive of past lives to re-watch. **What's not:** - Records public Tango lives, not private calls. - You choose creators in advance rather than capturing arbitrary windows. - Less manual control over encoding settings than OBS. ## Side by side | | OBS | Recfolder | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Free | Free tier | | Runs on | Your desktop | Recfolder | | Must watch live | Yes | No | | Start time | Only if you are quick | After detection; beginning may be missed | | Quality control | Full | Clean preset | | Auto-record creators | No | Yes | | Output | PC file | Telegram MP4 | | Archive of past lives | No | Yes | ## Which should you use? - **Choose OBS** if you want the highest quality, like full control, already run a desktop, and don't mind being present for each live. - **Choose an automatic recorder** if you want recording to be automatic, never want to miss a creator's live, and prefer the file delivered to you. Plenty of people use both: OBS for a planned high-quality capture, Recfolder to passively catch every live from the creators they follow. ## Try Recfolder route 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch` and a creator's Tango username 3. Get their next live in Telegram Related: [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs) and [best Tango live recorder apps](/blog/best-tango-live-recorder-apps). --- ### Before Recording a Tango Live: Consent and Visibility URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/record-tango-live-without-them-knowing Published: 2026-05-13 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: Recfolder cannot guarantee undetectable recording. Confirm permission, understand the limits of your capture method and secure the file before saving a Tango live. ## Start with permission A recording tool cannot promise that the person broadcasting will never know about a capture. We have not verified current Tango behavior across devices or a guarantee of invisible viewer activity. Ask for permission where needed rather than relying on an assumed lack of notification. If the creator refuses permission or the broadcast is restricted, do not use this workflow to bypass that boundary. Recfolder's public-stream workflow does not provide access to private calls or paid broadcasts. ## A checklist before capture 1. Confirm which broadcast and which use the creator has authorized. Permission to watch does not itself settle whether you may save or publish a copy. 2. Read [Tango's broadcasting guidelines](https://help.tango.me/en/articles/2985206-tango-guidelines-for-live-broadcasting) and [terms of use](https://www.tango.me/terms-of-use). Platform access and permitted use are separate questions. 3. Choose a destination you control. Check shared devices, Telegram sessions, download folders and backup settings. 4. Decide whether you need a supervised device capture or future watchlist monitoring. Neither method guarantees a complete file or invisible activity. ## Request an authorized future recording If you have permission, open [the Telegram bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) and use `/watch username` to request monitoring. The recorder checks periodically and starts after detecting an available public live. The beginning can be missed, and source availability, service interruptions and plan limits can prevent capture. This does not recover a broadcast that ended without being recorded. To find an existing permitted file, use the [archive download guide](/blog/download-tango-live-video-mp4). ## After delivery Review the file before sharing it and stay within the permission you obtained. Do not publish another person's sensitive information or assume that private delivery authorizes redistribution. Read the [rights guide](/blog/is-recording-tango-live-legal) for the limits of a general guide. Creators can use the [removal form](/dmca) for content hosted through Recfolder. --- ### How to Save a Tango LIVE Stream URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/save-tango-live-stream Published: 2026-04-22 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: Tango does not save lives for you - once a broadcast ends it is gone. To save one, capture it while it is live (screen recorder or OBS) or have Recfolder record it automatically and send you the MP4. Recfolder also keeps a public archive of past lives you can re-watch. A Tango LIVE is ephemeral. Unlike a posted video, a live broadcast only exists while the creator is streaming - Tango does not store it as a replay you can open later. So "saving" a Tango live really means capturing it before it ends, or having a service capture it for you. ## Why Tango lives disappear Tango Live is built around real-time interaction: gifts, comments, and the host responding live. When the host taps end, the stream stops and there is no public on-demand copy left behind. If nobody recorded it, that moment is gone. This is exactly why people look for a way to save Tango lives. ## Option 1: Save a live you are watching (screen recording) If you are already watching, record your screen: - **Android:** Quick Settings → **Screen Record** - **iPhone:** Control Center → **Screen Recording** - **Desktop (browser/emulator):** [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com) window capture for the best quality This works but only for lives you catch in time, and you have to babysit the recording until the host ends the stream. ## Option 2: Save lives automatically with Recfolder The reliable way to save Tango lives - including ones that start while you are away - is to let Recfolder record them automatically: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` for each creator you want to save 3. Recfolder records a detected public live within your plan limits and sends the processed MP4 to Telegram; it can miss the beginning or fail if the source is unavailable No app open, no PC running, no timing it perfectly. The file is clean and saved straight to your Telegram, where you can forward, download, or keep it. ## Option 3: Re-watch from the Recfolder archive If a creator's live was already recorded by Recfolder, you may not need to record it again - the public archive lets you browse and re-watch past Tango lives that have been captured. Check there before assuming a live is lost. ## Save vs screen record vs archive | | Screen record | Recfolder auto | Archive | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Works for live you missed | No | Yes (if watching creator) | Yes (if already recorded) | | Effort | High | One-time setup | None | | Output | Your device | Telegram MP4 | Stream in browser | ## The fastest way to start saving lives 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch` and a creator's Tango username 3. Their next live arrives in Telegram as a saved MP4 Related: [how to record a Tango live](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live), [best app to rewatch Tango lives](/blog/best-app-to-rewatch-tango-lives), and [can you watch ended Tango lives](/blog/can-you-watch-ended-tango-lives). ## Where are saved Tango lives stored? Recfolder processes recordings automatically and delivers them to your Telegram. Publicly recorded lives are also kept in the Recfolder archive so you can find and re-watch them later. --- ### Tango LIVE Recorder: Open-Source Options Explained URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tango-live-recorder-open-source Published: 2026-05-08 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Guide TL;DR: There is no official open-source 'Tango recorder,' but open-source tools like OBS Studio and command-line video tools can capture a Tango live on desktop. They are free and transparent but fully manual. Recfolder is a managed service that records automatically - the trade-off is convenience vs running it yourself. If you prefer open-source software - for transparency, control, or cost - you can record Tango lives without any proprietary recorder. There is no purpose-built open-source "Tango recorder," but general-purpose open-source tools do the job. Here is what is realistic. ## OBS Studio (open-source, desktop) [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com) is the standard. It is free, open-source (GPL), cross-platform, and watermark-free. To record a Tango live, you watch it in a browser or Android emulator on your computer and capture that window: - Add a **Window Capture** or **Display Capture** source. - Set your output format and quality. - Hit **Start Recording**, then stop when the live ends. **Strengths:** transparent code, no cost, excellent quality. **Limits:** desktop only, manual, and you must be present for the whole live. ## Command-line video tools (open-source) Advanced command-line video tools can capture a screen region or stream URL and write it to a file. Advanced users can use them to capture a screen region or a stream URL and write it to a file. It is powerful and scriptable, but it is a command-line tool with a learning curve, and you still have to be watching when the live starts. **Strengths:** scriptable, flexible, free. **Limits:** technical, manual, no creator awareness. ## Why there is no "official" open-source Tango recorder Tango is a proprietary platform, and live broadcasts are not exposed as a public download. So an open-source project cannot offer a clean "record any Tango user" button without doing the same window/stream capture the tools above do. That is why open-source recording of Tango is really just OBS or another manual capture tool pointed at the live. ## Where Recfolder fits Recfolder is a managed service, not a self-managed open-source app. You do not run it yourself - that is the point. It records public Tango lives automatically and sends them to your Telegram, including automatic capture of creators you follow: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the live as an MP4 The trade-off is clear: open-source tools give you full control but require your time and a running computer; Recfolder gives you automation and an archive but is a managed service rather than code you run. ## Choosing between them - **You value transparency and control, and don't mind manual work:** OBS (or command-line video tools if you are technical). - **You value convenience and automation:** Recfolder. Many people use both - OBS for the occasional high-quality manual capture, Recfolder for monitoring creators while your own device is off, subject to detection and source availability. Related: [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs) and [best free Tango live recorder 2026](/blog/best-free-tango-live-recorder-2026). --- ### Recfolder vs Browser Capture for Tango LIVE URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tangorec-vs-browser-capture Published: 2026-04-30 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: Browser capture (a screen-capture extension or your OS recorder grabbing the web player) is free and works on desktop, but you must watch the live and the result is a screen recording. Recfolder records the stream automatically and sends a clean MP4 to Telegram - free tier available. If you watch Tango in a desktop browser, the obvious way to keep a live is to capture the browser tab. It works, but it shares the same fundamental limits as any screen recording. Recfolder takes a different route. Here is the comparison. ## Short answer - **Browser capture** means recording the Tango web player on a computer - using a screen-capture browser extension or your operating system's screen recorder. Free and desktop-friendly, but you must be watching, and you are capturing the screen rather than the underlying stream. - **Recfolder** is a Telegram bot that records the Tango creators you follow automatically and delivers a clean MP4 to Telegram - no browser open, no PC needed. Use browser capture for a live you're watching on desktop now; use Recfolder for automatic, hands-free recording. ## The product philosophy is different ### Recfolder Off-device and automatic. Choose creators once; it records their lives automatically and sends them to Telegram, plus keeps a public archive. ### Browser capture On-device and manual. It records the tab or screen only while you are watching it on your computer. ## Platform scope Browser capture can record any web page or tab, so it is general-purpose on desktop. Recfolder is focused on Tango lives and on auto-following creators, removing the need to watch. ## Delivery model ### Browser capture delivery A recording file on your computer, including whatever the browser UI showed. ### Recfolder delivery A clean MP4 in your Telegram chat - no browser chrome, tabs, or notifications - ready to forward or save. ## Pricing Both have a free path: browser capture relies on free extensions or your built-in recorder; Recfolder has a free tier with paid plans for bigger watchlists (see the [pricing page](/pricing)). The real cost of browser capture is keeping a desktop open and watching. ## Recfolder vs browser capture comparison | | Recfolder | Browser capture | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Free tier | Free | | Runs on | Recfolder | Your desktop | | Must watch live | No | Yes | | Start time | After detection; beginning may be missed | Only if you are quick | | Browser UI in video | Never | Possible | | Auto-record creators | Yes | No | | Archive of past lives | Yes | No | | Output | Telegram MP4 | Local file | ## Where Recfolder wins - **Automation** - records followed creators without you watching. - **No desktop required** - works from your phone via Telegram. - **Clean output** - no tabs, toolbars, or notifications. - **Catches missed and overnight lives.** - **Archive** of past lives. ## Where browser capture wins - **No account or service** - just an extension or your OS recorder. - **Desktop quality** can be good for a clean, full-screen player. - **General-purpose** for any web content. - **Local files** stay on your machine. ## Reliability differences Browser capture depends on your computer being on, the tab staying open and focused, and you being there to start and stop it. A sleep timer, a closed lid, or a missed start ruins it. Recfolder records with automatic live detection, so it does not depend on your browser or your presence. ## The practical decision - "I watch on desktop and want to grab this live now" -> browser capture. - "I want lives recorded for me automatically" -> Recfolder. For mobile-first users, or anyone who doesn't keep a desktop browser running, Recfolder's automatic model is the better fit. ## Verdict Browser capture is a reasonable quick option on desktop; Recfolder is the automatic, mobile-first system. If you want to monitor future public lives without keeping a browser open, within plan limits, Recfolder wins. ## Start with the lower-friction option 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the next Tango live as MP4 in Telegram For other comparisons, read [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs), [Recfolder vs Streamlabs](/blog/tangorec-vs-streamlabs), [Recfolder vs screen recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-screen-recording), or [Recfolder vs manual recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-manual-recording). ## Is Recfolder really free? Yes - the free tier covers 2 watched creators, standard quality up to 360p, and the first 60 minutes per recording. Paid plans add priority monitoring, HD recording when available, longer recordings, and higher limits. ## What recording quality does Recfolder deliver? Free records the standard Tango source up to 360p. Paid plans select the HD source when available, without a resolution transcode, browser UI, or notifications. ## Where are Recfolder recordings stored? In Recfolder, delivered to Telegram, with public recordings kept in the archive. ## How quickly does Recfolder start recording after a creator goes live? Monitoring is periodic. Recording starts after detection and can miss the beginning or fail when the source is unavailable. ## Can Tango or a creator detect a recording? We have not verified a current platform guarantee about recording alerts or viewer visibility. Do not assume that capture is invisible, and obtain permission before recording. --- ### Recfolder vs Manual Recording for Tango LIVE URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tangorec-vs-manual-recording Published: 2026-05-01 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: Manual recording (screen recorder or OBS, operated by you) gives control but demands that you catch every live in real time and babysit the capture. Recfolder automates it: tell it which Tango creators to watch and it records their lives automatically and sends MP4s to Telegram - free tier available. This is less about two specific apps and more about two philosophies of capturing Tango lives: do it all yourself, or let a service do it. Here is the honest cost-benefit. ## Short answer - **Manual recording** is any method where you personally capture the live - phone screen recorder or OBS on a desktop. You decide everything, but you must be present, awake, and watching for the entire broadcast, and you have to catch the live in time. - **Recfolder** automates capture: you set which creators to watch once, and it records their lives automatically and delivers the MP4 to Telegram, even when you are not around. Manual gives control; Recfolder gives freedom from being there. ## The product philosophy is different ### Recfolder Set-and-forget. The recorder watches for lives so you do not have to, and the file comes to you. A public archive stores past lives too. ### Manual recording Always-on-you. Nothing happens unless you open the live and run the capture yourself, start to finish. ## Platform scope Manual methods can capture anything you can see (any app, any stream). Recfolder is focused on Tango lives and on auto-following creators - narrower, but with zero ongoing effort. ## Delivery model ### Manual recording delivery The file ends up on the device you recorded with - your phone's gallery or your PC. ### Recfolder delivery The file arrives in your Telegram chat, ready to use immediately. ## Pricing Manual recording is free (built-in recorders and OBS cost nothing). Recfolder has a free tier with paid plans for bigger watchlists - see the [pricing page](/pricing). The hidden price of manual recording is your time: every live is a live commitment. ## Recfolder vs manual recording comparison | | Recfolder | Manual recording | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Free tier | Free | | Must be present | No | Yes | | Start time | After detection; beginning may be missed | Only if you are quick | | Effort per live | None | High | | Works while you sleep | Yes | No | | Auto-record creators | Yes | No | | Archive of past lives | Yes | No | | Output | Telegram MP4 | Your device | ## Where Recfolder wins - **No time cost** - it records for you. - **Catches unpredictable and overnight lives.** - **Clean files** delivered to Telegram. - **Archive** of past lives to re-watch. - **Scales** to many creators without more effort. ## Where manual recording wins - **Full control** over timing, quality, and what gets captured. - **General-purpose** - not limited to Tango. - **Entirely local** if privacy of the file is a concern. - **No account** needed. ## Reliability differences Manual recording depends on your availability and device. Recfolder moves monitoring to the service, but periodic checks, upstream failures and plan limits can still cause partial or missing recordings. ## The practical decision - "I want to control each capture and I'll be there" -> manual recording. - "I can't be there for every live and just want the files" -> Recfolder. For anyone following multiple creators or creators in other time zones, manual recording quickly becomes impractical and Recfolder becomes the obvious fit. ## Verdict Manual recording is fine for the occasional planned capture you control. Recfolder is the answer when you want coverage - every live, every followed creator, without being chained to a screen. ## Start with the lower-friction option 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the next Tango live as MP4 in Telegram For other comparisons, read [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs), [Recfolder vs Streamlabs](/blog/tangorec-vs-streamlabs), [Recfolder vs screen recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-screen-recording), or [Recfolder vs browser capture](/blog/tangorec-vs-browser-capture). ## Is Recfolder really free? Yes - a free tier covers 2 watched creators, standard quality up to 360p, and the first 60 minutes per recording. Paid plans add priority monitoring, HD recording when available, longer recordings, and higher limits. ## What recording quality does Recfolder deliver? Free records the standard Tango source up to 360p. Paid plans select the HD source when available, without a resolution transcode or phone UI overlays. ## Where are Recfolder recordings stored? In Recfolder, delivered to Telegram, with public recordings kept in the archive. ## How quickly does Recfolder start recording after a creator goes live? The bot checks periodically and records after detection; it cannot guarantee the beginning or a complete broadcast. ## Can Tango or a creator detect a recording? We have not verified current Tango behavior across devices or a guarantee of invisible capture. Check the current platform guidance and obtain permission; do not assume the absence of alerts. --- ### Recfolder vs OBS for Recording Tango LIVE URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tangorec-vs-obs Published: 2026-05-04 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: Choose OBS if you want maximum quality and control and don't mind running a desktop and watching each live yourself. Choose Recfolder if you want a Telegram bot that records the Tango creators you follow automatically, with no PC and no install, delivered to Telegram as MP4 - free tier available. OBS Studio and Recfolder are the two most capable ways to record Tango lives, but they are built on opposite philosophies: one is a powerful manual tool you operate, the other is an automatic service that operates for you. ## Short answer - **OBS Studio** is the gold standard for manual, high-quality screen and window capture. It is free, open-source, and gives you total control - but you have to run it on a desktop, point it at the live, and be present for the whole broadcast. - **Recfolder** is a Telegram bot that auto-records the Tango creators you follow and sends you the MP4. No PC, no install, records detected public lives while your phone is off, within plan limits. If you want control and quality, OBS. If you want automatic monitoring within plan limits, Recfolder. Many people use both. ## The product philosophy is different ### Recfolder Recfolder assumes you do not want to babysit a recording. You tell it which creators to watch, and it captures their lives automatically and delivers them to Telegram. The value is hands-off reliability and a public archive of past lives. ### OBS OBS assumes you are at a computer and want to direct the capture yourself - choosing the source, resolution, bitrate, and format. The value is control and quality, with nothing automated. ## Platform scope OBS records anything on your screen, so it can capture Tango (via browser or emulator) and any other app or stream. It is general-purpose. Recfolder is focused specifically on Tango lives and on auto-following creators - it does one thing and removes all the manual steps. ## Delivery model ### OBS delivery The recording is saved as a file on your computer. You then move, trim, or share it yourself. ### Recfolder delivery The recording arrives as an MP4 in your Telegram chat, ready to watch, forward, or save - no file management on a PC. ## Pricing OBS is a free, open-source desktop recording tool. Recfolder has a free tier (2 watched creators, a 60-minute recording limit, and 3 public archive unlocks per rolling 24 hours) with paid plans for heavier watchlists - see the [pricing page](/pricing). So both have a genuine free path; the difference is what the free path gives you (manual control vs automation). ## Recfolder vs OBS comparison | | Recfolder | OBS | | --- | --- | --- | | Type | Telegram bot | Desktop software | | Cost | Free tier | Free | | Install required | No | Yes | | Runs on | Recfolder | Your PC | | Must watch live | No | Yes | | Start time | After detection; beginning may be missed | Only if you are quick | | Quality control | Clean preset | Full manual | | Auto-record creators | Yes | No | | Archive of past lives | Yes | No | | Output | Telegram MP4 | Local file | ## Where Recfolder wins - **Automation** - records creators you follow without you being there. - **No hardware** - no PC running 24/7, no emulator. - **Captures lives you'd otherwise miss**, including overnight streams. - **Archive** of past lives to re-watch. - **Mobile-first** - everything happens in Telegram. ## Where OBS wins - **Quality and control** - explicit resolution, bitrate, and format. - **General-purpose** - records anything, not just Tango. - **Fully free and open-source** with no account. - **Local files** stay entirely on your machine. ## Reliability differences OBS reliability depends on your computer staying on, awake, and not interrupted - and on you catching the live in time. Recfolder's reliability depends on the service detecting the live and recording it automatically, which removes the human-timing problem entirely. For unpredictable or late-night creators, that difference matters a lot. ## The practical decision Ask one question: **do you want to run the recorder yourself, or have it run for you?** - "Run it myself, I have a desktop and want top quality" -> OBS. - "Run it for me, I just want the file" -> Recfolder. For mobile-first users in markets where most people don't keep a desktop PC running, Recfolder's Telegram-based model is a better structural fit. ## Verdict Choose OBS when you need local capture controls and can supervise the recording. Choose Recfolder for watchlist monitoring and Telegram delivery within plan limits. Both depend on access to the source; neither guarantees that a broadcast is captured in full. ## Start with the lower-friction option If you want the lowest setup-time test, start with Recfolder: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the next Tango live as MP4 in Telegram For other comparisons, read [Recfolder vs Streamlabs](/blog/tangorec-vs-streamlabs), [Recfolder vs screen recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-screen-recording), [Recfolder vs manual recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-manual-recording), or [Recfolder vs browser capture](/blog/tangorec-vs-browser-capture). ## Is Recfolder really free? Yes - there is a free tier for 2 watched creators, standard quality up to 360p, a 60-minute recording limit, and 3 public archive unlocks per rolling 24 hours. Paid plans add priority monitoring, HD recording when available, longer recordings, and higher limits. ## What recording quality does Recfolder deliver? Free records the standard Tango source up to 360p. Paid plans select the HD source when Tango offers it. Recfolder does not transcode that rendition, but it cannot exceed the source stream. ## Where are Recfolder recordings stored? They are processed by Recfolder and delivered to your Telegram. Publicly recorded lives are also kept in the Recfolder archive for re-watching. ## How quickly does Recfolder start recording after a creator goes live? It starts after a periodic check detects a public live. That can miss the beginning, and source or service failures can prevent capture. ## Can Tango or a creator detect a recording? We have not verified current Tango behavior across devices or a guarantee of invisible capture. Check the current platform guidance and obtain permission; do not assume the absence of alerts. --- ### Recfolder vs Screen Recording for Tango LIVE URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tangorec-vs-screen-recording Published: 2026-05-02 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: Choose phone screen recording for a single live you're already watching - it's free and built in. Choose Recfolder when you want lives recorded automatically: it captures the Tango creators you follow after automatic detection while your phone is off, within plan limits, and sends a clean MP4 to Telegram. Screen recording is the default way most people first try to keep a Tango live, and for a one-off it is perfectly fine. The limits show up the moment you want it to be reliable or automatic - which is where Recfolder comes in. ## Short answer - **Screen recording** uses your phone's built-in recorder (Android Quick Settings or iOS Control Center). Free, instant, no setup - but you must be watching the whole live with the screen on, and it captures your screen, banners and all. - **Recfolder** is a Telegram bot that records the Tango creators you follow automatically and delivers a clean MP4. No watching required, records after detection; the beginning can be missed. Use screen recording for a live in front of you now; use Recfolder for future watchlist monitoring within your plan limits. ## The product philosophy is different ### Recfolder Automatic and off-device. You pick creators once; it records their lives automatically and sends them to Telegram, with a public archive of past lives. ### Screen recording Manual and on-device. It captures whatever is on your screen, only while you are actively watching. ## Platform scope Screen recording captures anything visible on your phone, so it is universal but tied to your presence and your screen. Recfolder is focused on Tango lives and removes the need to watch at all. ## Delivery model ### Screen recording delivery The video lands in your phone's gallery, including any notifications or UI that appeared on screen. ### Recfolder delivery A clean MP4 in your Telegram chat - no overlays, no glare - ready to forward or save. ## Pricing Both have a free path: screen recording is free and built in; Recfolder has a free tier with paid plans for larger watchlists (see the [pricing page](/pricing)). The real cost of screen recording is your time and attention. ## Recfolder vs screen recording comparison | | Recfolder | Screen recording | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Free tier | Free | | Setup | Add watched creators | None | | Must watch live | No | Yes | | Start time | After detection; beginning may be missed | Only if you are quick | | Your phone notifications in video | Not captured from your phone | Possible | | Battery / call interruptions | No | Yes | | Auto-record creators | Yes | No | | Archive of past lives | Yes | No | | Output | Telegram MP4 | Gallery | ## Where Recfolder wins - **Automation** - records followed creators without you watching. - **Clean output** - no banners, glare, or UI. - **Catches overnight and missed lives.** - **Archive** of past lives. - **No battery or storage drain** on your phone. ## Where screen recording wins - **Zero setup** - it is already on your phone. - **Instant** for a live you are watching right now. - **Works on any on-screen content**, not just Tango. - **Fully local** - nothing leaves your device unless you share it. ## Reliability differences Screen capture depends on your device and timing. Recfolder runs on the service, so a phone call or sleeping phone does not stop that capture. Service interruptions, source failures and plan limits can still prevent a complete recording. ## The practical decision - "I'm watching a live right now and want a copy" -> screen recording. - "I want automatic monitoring of these creators within my plan limits" -> Recfolder. ## Verdict Screen recording is the right quick tool; Recfolder is the right reliable system. Most people end up using screen recording for the occasional live they catch, and Recfolder for the creators they never want to miss. ## Start with the lower-friction option 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the next Tango live as MP4 in Telegram For other comparisons, read [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs), [Recfolder vs Streamlabs](/blog/tangorec-vs-streamlabs), [Recfolder vs manual recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-manual-recording), or [Recfolder vs browser capture](/blog/tangorec-vs-browser-capture). ## Is Recfolder really free? Yes - the Free tier covers 2 creators, standard quality up to 360p, and the first 60 minutes per recording. Paid plans add priority monitoring, HD recording when available, longer recordings, and higher limits. ## What recording quality does Recfolder deliver? Free records the standard Tango source up to 360p. Paid plans select the HD source when available, without a resolution transcode, glare, or notification banners. ## Where are Recfolder recordings stored? In Recfolder, delivered to Telegram, with public recordings kept in the archive. ## How quickly does Recfolder start recording after a creator goes live? The recorder starts after detecting an available public live. Polling can miss the beginning; source availability and plan limits also affect capture. ## Can Tango or a creator detect a recording? We have not verified current Tango behavior across devices or a guarantee of invisible capture. Check the current platform guidance and obtain permission; do not assume the absence of alerts. --- ### Recfolder vs Streamlabs for Recording Tango LIVE URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tangorec-vs-streamlabs Published: 2026-05-03 · Updated: 2026-10-31 Category: Comparison TL;DR: Choose Streamlabs if you want a polished desktop capture tool with scenes and overlays and you're happy keeping a PC running and watching each live. Choose Recfolder if you want a Telegram bot that records the Tango creators you follow automatically - no install, no PC, MP4 to Telegram, free tier. Streamlabs Desktop (the OBS-based capture-and-stream app) and Recfolder both produce a recording of a Tango live, but they are aimed at completely different workflows: a hands-on desktop studio versus a hands-off automatic service. ## Short answer - **Streamlabs Desktop** is a free, feature-rich desktop recorder built on OBS, with scenes, overlays, and a friendly UI. Like OBS, it records what is on your screen, so it can capture Tango via a browser or emulator - but you operate it and must be present. - **Recfolder** is a Telegram bot that auto-records the Tango creators you follow and sends the MP4 to Telegram. No install, no PC, records automatically after detection, subject to source availability. Pick Streamlabs for a controllable desktop capture; pick Recfolder for automatic monitoring within plan limits. ## The product philosophy is different ### Recfolder Hands-off and mobile-first. Tell it which creators to watch; it records their lives automatically and delivers them to Telegram, plus keeps a public archive of past lives. ### Streamlabs Hands-on and desktop-first. A capture studio you configure - sources, scenes, encoding - and run yourself for each session. ## Platform scope Streamlabs records any window or display, so it is general-purpose (Tango, other streams, gameplay, anything). Recfolder is purpose-built for Tango lives and for auto-following creators, trading breadth for zero manual effort. ## Delivery model ### Streamlabs delivery A local recording file on your PC, which you then manage and share. ### Recfolder delivery An MP4 in your Telegram chat, ready to watch, forward, or save - no desktop file handling. ## Pricing Streamlabs Desktop's core recording is free (it offers paid extras and a Prime tier for streamers). Recfolder has a free tier with paid plans for larger watchlists - see the [pricing page](/pricing). Both have a real free path; the difference is manual control vs automation. ## Recfolder vs Streamlabs comparison | | Recfolder | Streamlabs | | --- | --- | --- | | Type | Telegram bot | Desktop software | | Cost | Free tier | Free core | | Install required | No | Yes | | Runs on | Recfolder | Your PC | | Must watch live | No | Yes | | Start time | After detection; beginning may be missed | Only if you are quick | | Scenes / overlays | No (not needed) | Yes | | Auto-record creators | Yes | No | | Archive of past lives | Yes | No | | Output | Telegram MP4 | Local file | ## Where Recfolder wins - **Automation** - records followed creators without you present. - **No hardware or install** - nothing to keep running. - **Catches missed and overnight lives.** - **Archive** of past lives. - **Everything in Telegram.** ## Where Streamlabs wins - **Production features** - scenes, overlays, and a guided UI. - **General-purpose** capture beyond Tango. - **Local control** over encoding and files. - **Free core** recording with no account needed. ## Reliability differences Streamlabs depends on your PC being on and you catching the live in time; it can also be heavier on system resources than bare OBS. Recfolder records automatically and detects lives automatically, so the limiting factor is the service, not your machine or your timing. ## The practical decision - "I want a desktop studio and I'll run it" -> Streamlabs. - "I want it recorded for me, just send the file" -> Recfolder. For people who don't keep a capable PC running, Recfolder's automatic model is the more practical fit. ## Verdict Streamlabs fits a supervised desktop workflow with configurable scenes and local files. Recfolder fits watchlist monitoring and Telegram delivery without keeping your own device on. Polling, source access and plan limits can still leave a partial or missing recording. ## Start with the lower-friction option 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get the next Tango live as MP4 in Telegram For other comparisons, read [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs), [Recfolder vs screen recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-screen-recording), [Recfolder vs manual recording](/blog/tangorec-vs-manual-recording), or [Recfolder vs browser capture](/blog/tangorec-vs-browser-capture). ## Is Recfolder really free? Yes - the free tier covers 2 watched creators, standard quality up to 360p, and the first 60 minutes per recording. Paid plans add priority monitoring, HD recording when available, longer recordings, and higher limits. ## What recording quality does Recfolder deliver? Free records the standard Tango source up to 360p. Paid plans select the HD source when available, without a resolution transcode, overlays, or screen glare. ## Where are Recfolder recordings stored? In Recfolder, delivered to Telegram, with public recordings kept in the archive. ## How quickly does Recfolder start recording after a creator goes live? The recorder starts after periodic detection, subject to source access and plan limits. It can miss the beginning or fail to capture the live. ## Can Tango or a creator detect a recording? We have not verified a current platform guarantee about recording alerts or viewer visibility. Do not assume that capture is invisible, and obtain permission before recording. --- ### How to Record Tango LIVES in HD Quality URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tango-live-recording-hd-quality Published: 2026-05-06 Category: Guide TL;DR: Recording quality depends on the source stream and your capture method. Screen recording adds glare and notifications; OBS captures a clean high-quality window; Recfolder records the stream automatically and delivers a clean MP4. You can't exceed the quality the host actually broadcasts at. A common frustration is recording a Tango live and ending up with a soft, washed-out video. Quality is fixable, but you have to understand what actually controls it. ## You can't beat the source The single biggest factor is the quality the host streams at. Tango live quality varies with the broadcaster's camera, lighting, and connection. If the host streams at a modest bitrate, no recorder can invent detail that was never sent. The goal of a good recorder is to preserve the source faithfully, not to "upscale" it. ## Why screen recording often looks worse Phone screen recording captures your display, not the clean video feed, which introduces problems: - **Notification banners and status bars** baked into the frame. - **Screen glare and brightness shifts** if your display dims. - **UI overlays** (comments, gift animations, buttons) on top of the video. - **Re-compression** of an already-compressed feed, which softens detail. You can reduce these by enabling Do Not Disturb, maxing brightness, and recording at your screen's native resolution - but you are still capturing the screen, not the stream. ## OBS for the cleanest desktop capture [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com) lets you capture just the video window at a high bitrate, so you avoid status bars and can set quality explicitly. On a desktop, this gives the cleanest manual result. Set the output resolution to match the stream and use a high bitrate to avoid added compression artifacts. ## How Recfolder handles quality Recfolder records the broadcast automatically and delivers a clean MP4 to your Telegram - no screen glare, notification banners, or phone UI overlays: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get a clean recording of the live as an MP4 Free selects Tango's standard source up to 360p. Basic, Pro, and Pro Lifetime select the HD source when Tango offers it. Recfolder copies the selected rendition without a resolution transcode, so a paid plan avoids another quality-loss pass but cannot create detail missing from the source. ## Practical tips for the best-looking recordings - **Pick well-lit, stable streams** if quality matters - the host sets the ceiling. - **Use Priority HD for automatic keepers**; Basic and Pro select Tango's HD source when it is available. - **Do not re-compress** unnecessarily; keep the original MP4 rather than re-exporting through messaging apps that shrink files. ## Get a clean recording now 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch` and a creator's Tango username 3. Receive a clean MP4 of their next live Related: [Recfolder vs OBS](/blog/tangorec-vs-obs) and [how to record a Tango live](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live). --- ### How to Share a Tango LIVE Recording URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/how-to-share-tango-live-recording Published: 2026-04-24 Category: Guide TL;DR: Once a Tango live is recorded as an MP4 you can share it like any video: forward it in Telegram, send the file from your gallery, or share a link. With Recfolder the recording already lands in Telegram, so forwarding it to a friend or group is one tap. Be mindful of the creator's privacy before resharing publicly. A recorded Tango live is just a video file, so sharing it is straightforward. How easy it is depends on where the recording lives. ## If you recorded with Recfolder The recording is already in your Telegram chat, which makes sharing trivial: - **Forward it** to a friend or a group with the forward button. - **Save it** to your device, then share it anywhere like any other video. - **Send the link** if you are pointing someone to a publicly archived live. Because the file arrives clean - no screen glare, no notification banners - it looks far better when shared than a phone screen recording does. ## If you screen-recorded it The video is in your phone's gallery (Photos on iPhone, Gallery on Android). Open it, tap share, and pick the app or person. The file may be large, so messaging apps might compress it; a share link (Drive, Telegram) keeps the quality. ## Sharing a link instead of a file For longer recordings, a link beats a heavy file. If the live is in the Recfolder archive, you can share the page link so the other person streams it instead of downloading hundreds of megabytes. ## Before you share publicly Sharing a clip with a friend is one thing; reposting someone's entire Tango live to a public audience is another. The broadcaster holds rights to their own stream, and they may not want it spread beyond Tango. Keep private or personal moments private, and avoid monetizing someone else's content. See [is recording a Tango live legal](/blog/is-recording-tango-live-legal) for the details. ## The easiest sharing setup If you plan to share recordings regularly, record with Recfolder so the file is already in Telegram: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch` and the creator's Tango username 3. Forward the MP4 to anyone once it arrives Related: [how to record a Tango live](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live) and [save a Tango live stream](/blog/save-tango-live-stream). --- ### How Long Can a Tango LIVE Last? URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/how-long-can-a-tango-live-last Published: 2026-04-21 Category: Guide TL;DR: Tango lives can run anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, and popular hosts often stream for hours. That makes manual screen recording impractical. Recfolder records automatically for up to 8 hours per live on paid plans. There is no single answer, because Tango does not impose a strict one-size-fits-all time limit on broadcasts. A live lasts as long as the host keeps streaming - and that ranges widely. ## Typical Tango live lengths - **Quick check-ins:** a few minutes, often just to greet fans or test the connection. - **Standard sessions:** 30 minutes to a couple of hours, the most common range. - **Marathon streams:** popular hosts, gifting events, and PK battles can push a live to several hours. What ends a live is usually the host tapping stop, a connection drop, or the phone running out of battery - not a hard platform timer. ## Why length matters for recording The longer a live runs, the harder it is to capture by hand: - **Screen recording** keeps your screen on the entire time and eats battery and storage; a 3-hour live is a 3-hour babysitting job. - **A phone call or notification** can interrupt and end the capture early. - **You have to be present** from start to finish, which is unrealistic for long or late-night streams. ## How Recfolder handles long lives Recfolder records the entire broadcast automatically, start to finish, no matter how long it runs: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Get up to 8 hours as an MP4 when it ends, even while you slept Because it runs continuously, your battery, storage, and attention are never the limiting factor. ## The short version Tango lives have no fixed maximum and frequently run for hours. If you want the whole thing without sitting through it, let Recfolder record it for you. Related: [how to record a Tango live](/blog/how-to-record-tango-live) and [save a Tango live stream](/blog/save-tango-live-stream). --- ### Can You Watch Ended Tango LIVES? URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/can-you-watch-ended-tango-lives Published: 2026-04-19 Category: Guide TL;DR: By default, no - when a Tango host ends a live, Tango does not leave a public replay you can open later. The only way to watch an ended live is if it was recorded while it aired. Recfolder records lives and keeps a browsable archive, so ended lives it captured can still be watched. You opened Tango to catch a live and it had already ended. Can you still watch it? In most cases, not through Tango itself - and that surprises people coming from platforms that auto-save broadcasts. ## Tango does not store replays Tango Live is real-time. Once the host taps end, the broadcast stops and there is no on-demand replay sitting in the app for you to scrub through later. The live is not "uploaded" anywhere public after it finishes. If no one captured it, it is gone. This is fundamentally different from a posted video, which stays on a profile. A live only exists while it is happening. ## So when *can* you watch an ended live? Only if it was recorded while it aired. That happens in two ways: 1. **Someone screen-recorded it** while watching - and chooses to share that file. 2. **A recording service captured it** - which is where Recfolder comes in. ## Re-watching ended lives with the Recfolder archive Recfolder records public Tango lives and keeps them in a public archive. If a creator's stream was captured, you can browse and re-watch it after it has ended: - Search the archive for a creator and open a past live. - Re-watch in your browser without needing the Tango app. If the live you missed was not recorded, the fix is to make sure the *next* one is - tell Recfolder to watch that creator: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Their next live gets recorded automatically and delivered to you ## The takeaway Tango itself does not let you watch ended lives - there is no native replay. Your path to ended streams is a recording, either from someone who captured it or from the Recfolder archive. To never face this again, have Recfolder record the creators you care about. Related: [Tango live replay not available](/blog/tango-live-replay-not-available) and [best app to rewatch Tango lives](/blog/best-app-to-rewatch-tango-lives). --- ### Tango LIVE Replay Not Available? Here's Why and What to Do URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/tango-live-replay-not-available Published: 2026-04-18 Category: Guide TL;DR: Tango does not create replays of live broadcasts - when a live ends, there is nothing to replay because the app never saved it. The only replay you can get is a recording made while the live aired. Recfolder records lives and gives you that replay as an MP4 plus a public archive. If you went hunting for a Tango live replay and came up empty, you are not missing a setting - Tango simply does not produce replays of live streams. This article explains why and gives you a working alternative. ## Why there is no Tango replay Some platforms automatically turn a finished live into a video on the creator's profile. Tango does not. Tango Live is built around the live moment - gifting, chatting, guests joining - and when the host ends the broadcast, the app does not publish a replay. There is no "watch again" button because there is no saved copy. So when you see "replay not available," it is not a glitch. There was never a replay to begin with unless someone recorded the stream. ## What actually counts as a replay The only true replay of a Tango live is a recording captured while it was airing. That can be: - A **screen recording** made by a viewer. - A **automatic recording** made by a service like Recfolder. Without one of those, an ended live cannot be replayed by anyone. ## Get a replay with Recfolder Recfolder turns live broadcasts into replays you can keep: 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` for the creators you follow 3. When they go live, Recfolder records it and sends you the MP4 - your replay For lives that were already recorded, the Recfolder archive acts like a replay library: browse past streams and watch them again in your browser. ## What to do right now - **Missed a specific live?** Check the Recfolder archive in case it was captured. - **Don't want to miss the next one?** Add the creator with `/watch` so their next live becomes a replay automatically. Related: [can you watch ended Tango lives](/blog/can-you-watch-ended-tango-lives) and [save a Tango live stream](/blog/save-tango-live-stream). --- ### Best App to Rewatch Tango LIVES URL: https://recfolder.com/blog/best-app-to-rewatch-tango-lives Published: 2026-04-17 Category: Guide TL;DR: Tango has no built-in rewatch feature, so the 'app' you need is one that records lives and stores them. Recfolder records public Tango lives, delivers MP4s to Telegram, and keeps a public archive you can rewatch in a browser - making it the most practical rewatch option. There is no native way to rewatch a Tango live, because Tango never saves the broadcast in the first place. So the question is really: which tool records and stores lives so you can watch them again? Here are the options, weakest to strongest. ## Option 1: Your phone's screen recorder (limited) You can rewatch a live only if you screen-recorded it yourself while watching. That means you had to catch every live in real time, screen on, the whole way through. It works for the occasional live but is not a rewatch system - it is just keeping the ones you happened to record. ## Option 2: OBS recordings on desktop (manual) OBS produces high-quality recordings you can rewatch, but again only for lives you captured live on a desktop. Great quality, zero automation, and nothing for lives you missed. ## Option 3: Recfolder - recordings plus an archive Recfolder is built for exactly this problem: - **Auto-record creators you follow.** Tell it which Tango usernames to watch and it records their future lives for you. - **Get MP4s in Telegram.** Each recording arrives as a clean file you can rewatch any time, offline. - **Browse the public archive.** Lives that were already recorded are searchable and streamable in your browser - no Tango app needed. That combination - automatic capture plus a stored, browsable library - is what makes it a real rewatch tool rather than a one-off recorder. ### How to start 1. Open [@tangorecordlive_bot](https://telegram.me/tangorecordlive_bot) 2. Send `/watch username` 3. Rewatch their next live from Telegram, any time you like ## Which is best for you? | | Phone recorder | OBS | Recfolder | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rewatch lives you missed | No | No | Yes (archive) | | Automatic | No | No | Yes | | Stored library | No | Local only | Public archive | | Effort | High | High | One-time setup | If you only ever want to rewatch lives you personally recorded, a screen recorder is enough. If you want to actually rewatch Tango lives - including ones you missed - Recfolder is the practical answer. Related: [can you watch ended Tango lives](/blog/can-you-watch-ended-tango-lives) and [Tango live replay not available](/blog/tango-live-replay-not-available).