The invention provides a recording method and system. The method comprises following steps of obtaining fingerprint information; judging whether the obtained fingerprint information matches with preset fingerprint information or not; and starting a recording function if the obtained fingerprint information matches with the preset fingerprint information. According to the method and the system, a scene can be recorded through recording without limitations of environments; more information can be recorded through the recording; realities can be restored; video recording is limited by the angles of photographing lenses; moreover, compared with a long press shutdown key, fingerprint is a hidden function and is difficult to discover; and therefore, a user can carry out relatively hidden recording in an emergency conveniently.