How do I change the countdown before a recording?

By default, Screencastify will count down from three (both visually and audibly) before every recording begins. This is designed to help you prepare for your recording and provide confirmation that your recording has successfully started. ⭐️

Change or turn off the countdown

You can shorten, lengthen, or turn off the countdown from the Recording Control Panel. 

1. Open the extension's Recording Control Panel by clicking on the Screencastify icon 
2. Click Show more options 
3. To change the length of the countdown, click the number of seconds and select a new number
4. To turn the countdown off, turn off the toggle next to "Countdown".

Here's a quick walkthrough of that process: