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This guide will walk you through setting up Segra and recording your first gameplay session.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Segra Installed

Follow the installation guide if you haven’t installed Segra yet

Windows 10/11

Windows 10 (build 17763+) or Windows 11 required

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First-Time Setup

When you first launch Segra, you’ll go through initial configuration:
1

OBS Components

Segra will download required OBS components (approximately 150MB). This is a one-time download.
If the download fails, check your internet connection and try restarting Segra.
2

Choose Recording Directory

Select where Segra will save your recordings. Make sure you have enough free space.Recommended: Use a fast SSD drive for best performance and choose a drive with at least 100GB free space.
3

Select Encoder

Segra will detect your GPU and recommend the best encoder:
  • NVENC (NVIDIA GPUs) - Best performance and quality
  • AMD VCE (AMD GPUs) - Good performance and quality
  • x264 (CPU) - Fallback option, higher CPU usage
The default settings are optimized for your hardware.

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Default Hotkeys

Segra comes with these default hotkeys:
HotkeyActionDescription
F8Add BookmarkMark important moments during recording
F10Save Replay BufferSave the last 2 minutes of gameplay
You can customize these hotkeys in Settings.

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Record Your First Session

Segra offers three recording modes. For your first session, we recommend Hybrid Mode (the default):
1

Launch Your Game

Simply start playing your game. Segra will automatically detect it and begin recording in the background.
Look for the Segra icon in your system tray to confirm recording has started.
2

Mark Important Moments

Press F8 during gameplay to create bookmarks at exciting moments (kills, goals, clutch plays).These bookmarks will help you find highlights later.
3

Stop Recording

Exit your game or click “Stop Recording” in the Segra interface.Your session will be saved automatically to your recordings folder.
4

Review and Clip

Open Segra to view your recording. Use the clip editor to:
  • Cut highlights from your session
  • Trim unwanted parts
  • Create shareable clips

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Understanding Recording Modes

Segra offers three recording modes to fit your workflow:
ModeDescriptionBest For
HybridRecords entire session + saves replay buffer clipsMost users - you get both full sessions and instant replays
SessionRecords from game start to game endWhen you want full gameplay sessions without replay buffer
Replay BufferKeeps rolling 2-minute buffer, save on demandSaving only the best moments without full session files
  • New users: Start with Hybrid mode - it gives you the most flexibility
  • Content creators: Use Session mode for full gameplay to edit later
  • Highlight hunters: Use Replay Buffer mode to save only epic moments

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Create Your First Clip

1

Open the Clip Editor

In Segra, navigate to the Clips tab and select your recording.
2

Select Timeline

Drag to select the portion of your video you want to clip. You can:
  • Use bookmarks as quick selection points
  • Fine-tune start and end times
  • Preview your selection
3

Choose Quality

Select clip export settings:
  • Fast - Quick export with original quality
  • High Quality - Re-encode for smaller file size
  • Custom - Advanced settings for specific needs
Use “Fast” mode for quick clips to share with friends. It completes in seconds by copying the video stream.
4

Create Clip

Click “Create Clip” and wait for processing. You’ll see a progress bar.Once complete, your clip is ready to share!

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Upload to Segra.tv

Share your clips instantly with Segra’s built-in upload:
1

Create Account

Sign up for a free account at Segra.tv or log in through the Segra app.
2

Upload Clip

Right-click any clip in Segra and select “Upload to Segra.tv”.The upload will happen in the background - you can keep gaming!
3

Share Link

Once uploaded, you’ll receive a shareable link. Copy and share with friends, Discord, or social media.

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AI-Powered Highlights

For supported games (Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends), Segra can automatically create highlight reels:
Segra tracks your in-game stats (kills, deaths, goals, assists) and automatically creates bookmarks. When you’re done playing, it can generate a highlight reel of your best moments.This feature requires:
  • A supported game with integration enabled
  • Bookmarks created during gameplay (manual or automatic)
  • At least one recording session with bookmarks
Enable game integration in Settings → Games to use AI highlights.

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Configure Audio Settings

By default, Segra records all audio sources. You can customize this:
Record game audio and microphone on separate tracks for easier editing:
  1. Go to Settings → Audio
  2. Enable “Separate Audio Tracks”
  3. Select up to 6 audio sources
This allows you to adjust or remove audio tracks in post-production.

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Troubleshooting

If Segra doesn’t auto-detect your game:
  1. Add it to the whitelist in Settings → Games
  2. Make sure the game is running in fullscreen or borderless window mode
  3. Check that auto-start recording is enabled
If you see a black screen in recordings:
  • Try switching from Game Capture to Display Capture in settings
  • Run your game in borderless window mode instead of fullscreen
  • Update your GPU drivers
If your game is lagging with Segra running:
  • Lower recording resolution (try 1080p instead of 1440p/4K)
  • Reduce recording frame rate to 60 FPS
  • Ensure you’re using hardware encoding (NVENC/AMF)
  • Close other background applications
See the Performance Guide for more optimization tips.

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve recorded your first session, explore more features:

Recording Modes

Learn about Session, Buffer, and Hybrid recording modes

Game Integration

Set up automatic highlight detection for your favorite games

Hotkeys

Customize keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow

Video Presets

Optimize recording quality and file size