Does CoderPad Record Your Screen During Live Interviews?
2025-10-19
Live coding interviews feel different from automated tests, which is why candidates often worry about what is being recorded on platforms like CoderPad.
So let’s answer it clearly.
Does CoderPad record your screen?
In most cases, no. CoderPad does not automatically record your screen as a video during live interviews. What happens depends on how the interviewer sets up the session.
How CoderPad interviews actually work
CoderPad is designed for real time collaboration.
Typically:
- The interviewer sees the shared coding editor
- Sometimes they see your webcam if video is enabled
- They do not get a full recording of your desktop by default
CoderPad focuses on the shared workspace, not your entire screen.
When screen recording might happen
Screen recording only occurs if:
- The interviewer explicitly records the interview using a separate tool
- The session is integrated with video conferencing software that records
CoderPad itself does not silently record your screen without you knowing. If recording is enabled, it is usually obvious.
What CoderPad can see instead
Even without screen recording, the interviewer can observe:
- How you write code in real time
- How you think through problems verbally
- Your pace, structure, and communication
CoderPad does not track browser tabs, external apps, or other screens the way automated assessment platforms do.
Why candidates still feel watched
The pressure comes from the live format.
Knowing someone is watching your code as you type makes it easy to assume everything is being recorded. In reality, most interviews are about collaboration and reasoning, not surveillance.
Interviewers care far more about how you approach problems than whether you pause or hesitate.
Staying calm and focused in live interviews
The best way to perform well in a CoderPad interview is to stay present and think clearly.
Some candidates like having a separate thinking aid that does not interfere with the shared editor or require switching tabs mid interview.
StealthCoder can be used discreetly alongside live interviews to help you structure your approach and avoid getting stuck, without touching the browser or disrupting the session.
Understanding what is actually visible helps you focus on what matters most: showing how you think.