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Enable Screen & Audio Recording for Panopto

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Panopto requires access to your screen, video, and audio settings in order to enable you to record videos and use screen sharing capabilities.

Normally when you download Panopto, you allow access, however sometimes the option may not be given or perhaps overlooked. Therefore, you must go into your computer settings to allow.

In this guide we will go over how to enable Panopto permissions on Windows and Mac systems.

Windows

When you download Panopto Recorder to Windows desktop, it should ask you for permissions, however if you missed them, you can ensure all permissions are enabled in system settings.

Select the Windows logo in the task bar and click Settings.

windows systems settings

Choose Privacy & Security settings and scroll down to App permissions.

Check Camera & Microphone permissions.

windows desktop app permissions

Let desktop apps access your camera. Switch the toggle On.

enable desktop apps to access to camera on windows desktop

Let desktop apps access your microphone. Switch the toggle On.

enable desktop apps to access to microphone on windows desktop

Scroll down to Screenshots and apps.

enable desktop apps to take screenshots on windows desktop

Let apps & desktop apps take screenshots of various windows and displays. Switch the toggle On.

enable desktop apps to take screenshots on windows desktop

Success! Now you know how to enable audio, video, and screenshot permissions on your Windows device.

Mac

When you download Panopto Recorder to Mac desktop, it should ask you for permissions, however if you missed them, you can ensure all permissions are enabled in system settings.

System Settings can be found under the Apple logo or in the gear icon application.

system settings mac

Select Privacy & Security > Check Microphone, Camera, and Screen Recording settings.

system settings app permissions

Allow Panopto to record the content of your screen by switching the toggle on.

enable screen recording on mac

Allow Panopto to access your camera by switching the toggle on.

enable desktop apps access to camera on mac

Allow Panopto to access your microphone by switching the toggle on.

enable desktop apps access to microphone on mac

Enter your computer password to make the change.

Click Modify Settings.

enter computer password and modify settings

Success! You have officially enabled app permissions on your Mac.

Additional Resources

For help with downloading and accessing Panopto, visit Panopto support guides or contact your local IT help desk.

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