Browser Permission Check
Instantly see whether your browser has granted or denied access to your microphone and camera. Get precise, browser-specific instructions to fix any permission issues — no guesswork.
Permission Check
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Microphone
Go to Microphone Test →Camera
Go to Camera Test →Understanding Permission States
Allowed
The browser has stored permission to access this device. When a site requests access, it's granted immediately without prompting the user again.
Denied
The user previously clicked 'Block' or the browser has blocked this site from accessing the device. The site cannot request access again without the user manually changing settings.
Prompt
No decision has been stored. The next time a site tries to use this device, the browser will show a permission popup asking for Allow or Block.
How to Fix Permissions by Browser
🌐 Google Chrome
🎤 Mic
- 1Click the lock icon (🔒) in the address bar
- 2Click 'Site settings'
- 3Find Mic → set to Allow
- 4Reload the page
📷 Camera
- 1Click the lock icon (🔒) in the address bar
- 2Click 'Site settings'
- 3Find Camera → set to Allow
- 4Reload the page
🦊 Mozilla Firefox
🎤 Mic
- 1Click the lock icon (🔒) in the address bar
- 2Click the arrow next to 'Connection Secure'
- 3Click 'More Information'
- 4Go to Permissions → Mic → Allow
📷 Camera
- 1Click the lock icon in the address bar
- 2Next to Camera, click the × on 'Blocked'
- 3Reload and click Allow when prompted
🔷 Microsoft Edge
🎤 Mic
- 1Click the lock icon in the address bar
- 2Click 'Permissions for this site'
- 3Set Mic to Allow
- 4Reload the page
📷 Camera
- 1Click the lock icon in the address bar
- 2Click 'Permissions for this site'
- 3Set Camera to Allow
- 4Reload the page
🧭 Safari (macOS)
🎤 Mic
- 1Click Safari in the menu bar → Settings
- 2Click the Websites tab
- 3Select Mic from the left panel
- 4Find this site and set to Allow
📷 Camera
- 1Click Safari → Settings → Websites
- 2Select Camera from the left panel
- 3Find this site and set to Allow
OS-Level Permissions (Windows & macOS)
Browser permissions only work if the operating system has also granted the browser access to the hardware. If browser permissions are set to Allow but the device still doesn't work, check OS-level settings.
🪟 Windows 10/11
- 1.Open Settings → Privacy & Security
- 2.Click Mic (or Camera)
- 3.Enable 'Mic access' at the top
- 4.Enable 'Allow apps to access your microphone'
- 5.Scroll down and enable access for your browser
🍎 macOS
- 1.Open System Settings → Privacy & Security
- 2.Click Mic (or Camera)
- 3.Find your browser in the list
- 4.Toggle it ON
- 5.Restart the browser completely
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the permission checker show Denied even though I never blocked it?▼
Some browsers and OS security policies automatically block camera/mic access for all sites by default. Check your browser's Site Settings and your OS Privacy settings to ensure both layers allow access.
I see Allowed but my mic/camera still doesn't work.▼
Browser permissions and OS permissions are separate. Your browser may be allowed, but if Windows or macOS hasn't granted the browser hardware access, devices won't work. See the OS-Level Permissions section above.
Does the permission check send my data anywhere?▼
No. The Permissions API only reads stored permission decisions from your browser's local database. No data is transmitted to our servers.
Why is Notifications listed in some permission checkers?▼
We check microphone and camera permissions specifically since these are the devices needed for video calls. Notification permission is separate and not required for hardware testing.
I'm in incognito/private mode — will permissions work?▼
In incognito mode, browsers don't store permission decisions permanently. The status will show as Prompt on every new incognito session, and you'll need to click Allow each time.