How to Create and Send Screenshots for Technical Support

How to Create and Send Screenshots for Technical Support

By Michael Turner

March 6, 2025 at 01:56 AM

Taking a screenshot helps us better understand and assist with your technical issues. Here's how to capture and share your screen across different devices:

Windows

  • Press Windows key + Print Screen (PrtSc)
  • Screenshot saves automatically in Pictures > Screenshots folder

Mac OSX

  • Press ⌘ + Shift + 4
  • Use crosshair to select area
  • Saves to desktop as "screenshot date time.jpg"

Chromebook

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Switch window (or Ctrl + Shift + F5)
  • Select area with crosshair
  • Saves to Downloads folder

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  • Press Side button + Volume Up simultaneously (older devices: Side + Home button)
  • Screen flashes to confirm
  • Find in Photos app under Saved Photos/Camera Roll

Android (4.0+)

  • Press Power + Volume Down buttons simultaneously
  • Screen flashes and makes shutter sound
  • Or: Hold Power button and tap Screenshot option
  • Find in notification or gallery

Sharing Your Screenshot:

Live Chat:

  • Click + icon in chat window
  • Select Image upload (max 25MB)
  • Supports .jpeg, .png, .gif, .pdf, .txt

Email:

  • Attach screenshot to email reply
  • Include case number (#XXXXXX) if applicable
  • Can send both screenshots and screen recordings

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Note: For screen recordings on iOS or Android 11+, refer to Apple's or Google's documentation respectively. Screen recordings can only be shared via email, not live chat.

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