> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fenixpyre.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fenixpyre.com/fenixpyre-features/screenshot-protection.md).

# Screenshot Protection

**What is Screenshot Protection?**

Screenshot Protection is a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capability in FenixPyre that prevents users from capturing sensitive application data through OS-level or third-party screenshot and screen-recording tools.

Screenshot Protection is part of FenixPyre's DLP suite, alongside Clipboard Protection, Print Protection, and Dynamic Watermark Display.

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#### **What Problem Does Screenshot Protection Solve?**

Even when a file is encrypted at rest, its contents are visible on screen while a user works with it. Screen captures and recordings can copy that on-screen content into an unprotected image or video, bypassing encryption entirely. Screenshot Protection prevents these captures from exposing sensitive content.

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#### **How Does It Work?**

When enabled, Screenshot Protection:

* Blacks out the application window in screen captures to protect sensitive content.
* Detects and restricts standard snipping tools and screen-recording applications.
* Extends screenshot and screen-recording protection across multi-monitor setups.

{% hint style="info" %}
Screenshot Protection is enabled together with Clipboard Protection and Print Protection. When an administrator enables the **Clipboard Protection Service** in the user policy, all three protections are activated together.
{% endhint %}

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#### **Limitations**

DLP enforcement depends on how each application natively handles system APIs. Applications that use custom UI frameworks or proprietary rendering engines may bypass standard Win32 API calls, which can cause inconsistent enforcement.

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{% hint style="success" %}
Learn how to configure this from the [screenshot protection](https://docs.fenixpyre.com/fenixpyre-for-admins/admin-dashboard/user-policies/policy-rules-guide#screenshot-protection) from admin dashboard.
{% endhint %}

For more information on how to enable and configure Screenshot Protection, please contact [FenixPyre Support](mailto:support@fenixpyre.com).


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