Some studies ask you to share your screen so the researcher can see how you use a website or app. Here's how, on every device.
Starting screen share
Tap the screen-share button (looks like a screen with an up-arrow) at the bottom of the call. Your device then shows its own sharing menu.
📱 iOS
Choose where you're sharing to — make sure Askable is ticked, then press Start Broadcast.
⚠️ Everything on your screen, including notifications, will be recorded. Turn on Do Not Disturb first to avoid surprise notifications.
🤖 Android
You can share a specific app or your entire screen (usually easiest to navigate). Same note applies — everything, including notifications, is recorded, so enable Do Not Disturb.
💻 Computer (Chrome)
Three options:
Chrome tab — shares one tab only; anything outside it (even switching tabs) isn't visible.
Window — shares one program (e.g. Chrome, Word); switching programs isn't visible.
Entire screen — everything is visible, regardless of window or program.
🔊 If the researcher needs to hear audio from your screen, you must share from a specific Chrome tab only.
☝️ For privacy, prefer a window or single tab over your whole screen.
Troubleshooting
Unsupported browser
Native browsers are safest — Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android/desktop. Niche browsers can behave unexpectedly.
Permissions
Most devices need you to allow screen recording. If you got no prompt, go into your device settings and make sure both the Askable app and your browser have access to camera, microphone, and screen recording. See the per-OS steps in Askable Sessions Troubleshooting.
Network
If nothing else works, your network may be blocking part of the call. Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, then exit and rejoin the call to see if it clears.
💡 After any troubleshooting step, exit and rejoin the call to check whether it's resolved.
Still stuck? Contact Help & support with your device and browser.