Can Internet hosting companies detect you downloading streaming content

[stcen]

Hello All,
Can Internet hosting companies tell from the port number etc. if you are downloading a video stream and not just watching a streaming video in your browser as many of their terms and conditions say that watching streaming is ok but downloading is not allowed.
Thanks.

[stream-recorder.com]

Some content providers detect you downloading and ban your account. In most cases they do it when you download multiple video simultaneously and/or download too many videos.

If you don't want to be detected, you can capture HTTP and RTMP audio/video streams with Replay Media Catcher.
For HTTP streams go to Tools -> Settings -> HTTP Download Tweaks and add a secure site. For RTMP go to URLs Tools -> Settings -> RTMP Download Tweaks and tick the checkbox to always record RTMP streams instead of downloading.

Alternatively you can just record from screen using Replay Video Capture.