The invention relates to a recording method and apparatus. The method comprises the following steps: detecting whether a task of recording a video/audio by a first terminal starts; and if it is detected that the task of recording the video/ audio by the first terminal starts, sending recording starting information to a second terminal, and the second terminal, after receiving the recording starting information, adjusting a message prompt mode of the second terminal to a first prompt mode, wherein the first prompt mode comprises a mute mode and/or a vibration mode. According to the technical scheme, message tone of ther terminals is effectively prevented from being recorded when the video/audio is recorded.