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How do I give permission for audio / video in my browser?

Setting browser permissions for audio or video

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How do I give permission for audio / video in my browser?

Here’s a breakdown of how to check and adjust camera and microphone permissions across different browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome and click on the three-dot menu in the top right.
  2. Select Settings > Privacy & Security > Site Settings.
  3. Scroll to Permissions and select Camera or Microphone.
  4. Ensure the correct device is selected and set to "Ask before accessing" or "Allow" if needed.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click on the three-line menu in the top right.
  2. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
  3. Scroll to Permissions and find Camera and Microphone.
  4. Click Settings... and make sure access is set to "Allow" or "Ask to Allow" for the relevant site.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge and click on the three-dot menu in the top right.
  2. Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
  3. Under All permissions, click Camera or Microphone.
  4. Toggle "Ask before accessing" and ensure the correct device is selected.

Safari (Mac Only)

  1. Open Safari, then go to Safari > Settings (or Preferences).
  2. Click the Websites tab and select Camera or Microphone from the left menu.
  3. Find the website in question and select "Allow" or "Ask".
  4. If the site isn't listed, open it, then click the camera/microphone icon in the address bar to change permissions.

Still having issues?

You may also need to give permission for microphone access in your computer's Privacy & Security settings.