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How do I give Read's desktop app microphone and system audio permissions on Mac and Windows?

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To record a meeting with the Record button in Read's desktop app, the app needs permission to use your microphone and to record your computer's system audio (the other people in the call). Your computer asks for these permissions the first time you record. If you didn't allow them, or you aren't sure, you can turn them on in your computer's settings.

For more about recording from your computer, see How to Use Read's Desktop App for Windows and Mac.

Mac

Microphone

  1. Click the Apple menu, choose System Settings, then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar. You may need to scroll down.
  2. Click Microphone.
  3. Turn on the switch for the Read desktop app.

System audio

  1. Click the Apple menu, choose System Settings, then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar. You may need to scroll down.
  2. Click Screen & System Audio Recording.
  3. Turn on the switch for the Read desktop app. If the app isn't in the list, click the Add button below the list and select it.

For Apple's instructions, see Control access to the microphone on Mac and Control access to screen and system audio recording on Mac.

Windows

  1. Go to Start > Settings > Privacy & security. Under App permissions, select Microphone and make sure Microphone access is turned on.
  2. Make sure Let apps access your microphone is turned on.
  3. Make sure Let desktop apps access your microphone is turned on.

For Microsoft's instructions, see Turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows.

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