How to Create a Step-by-Step Guide with the GuideOps Extension

Author: Adrien Begel (Founder | GuideOps) on 06/18/2026


This tutorial explains how to efficiently create a step-by-step guide using the GuideOps browser extension.

Note: The Web Extension is designed exclusively for browser-based recording. To capture desktop applications or terminal environments, please use the GuideOps Desktop application.

Quick Facts

  1. Time to complete: 2 minutes
  2. Cost: Free
  3. Tools required: GuideOps browser extension
  4. Success criteria: Successfully saved guide
  5. Skill level: Beginner

Prerequisites

Ensure the following requirements are met before starting:

  1. Active GuideOps account.
  2. GuideOps browser extension installed.

Workflow Overview

The recording process consists of three simple phases:

  1. Initialization: Launching the extension and selecting your target tab.
  2. Recording: Sharing your screen and capturing the session.
  3. Finalization: Saving the recording and committing your project changes.


Step 1: Open the GuideOps Extension

Click the GuideOps icon located in your browser's toolbar to launch the tool.

GuideOps extension icon in the Chrome toolbar with a tooltip saying 'Has access to this site'.

Step 2: Select the Target Tab

In the "Chrome Tab" section of the extension interface, select the specific tab you wish to record.

Chrome extension screen sharing dialog showing Google tab selection.

Step 3: Start Screen Recording

Click the Share button to begin capturing your screen.

A browser dialog box titled 'Choose what to share with GuideOps' with a red circle highlighting the 'Share' button.

Step 4: Stop the Recording

Once your workflow is complete, click the Stop sharing button located in the top-center of the browser toolbar.

A browser window showing a Google search page with a red circle around the 'Stop sharing' button.

Step 5: Upload the Recording

Click the green checkmark button to upload your capture to the GuideOps platform.

GuideOps screen recording interface with a green checkmark button highlighted.

Step 6: Save Your Changes

Click the Save icon in the top toolbar to store your progress and finalize your guide.

A web browser showing a guide editor with a red circle around the save icon in the top toolbar.

Conclusion

You have successfully created your first step-by-step guide using GuideOps. Your file is now saved and ready to use.

If you need to record additional sessions, you can repeat these steps at any time. For further assistance or troubleshooting, please refer to the official GuideOps help documentation.