How do I give Turing permissions for screen sharing, camera, and microphone usage?

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Grant Turing permissions for proctoring

Your system/OS should provide your browser with screen sharing/camera/microphone permissions (you might have to refresh the browser after granting permissions).

Before You Start

Ensure your browser is properly configured before granting permissions:

Supported Browsers:

  • Chrome 74 or later

  • Edge 79 or later

  • Latest version of Firefox

Initial Setup:

  • Do not use Incognito or Private browsing mode

  • Disable VPN connections

  • Disable ad blockers and browser extensions

  • Clear your browser cache and cookies, then reload the page

If you see errors like "Webcam and microphone recordings paused" or "Your system doesn't have a audio/video device available", complete these steps first before proceeding with the permission settings below.

  • MacOS

  • Windows

  • Linux

Browser level permissions :

Your browser will request permission for sharing screen, microphone, and camera access. Upon completing the permissions, you might have to refresh the browser.

  • Screen sharing > Make sure to share the entire screen! Sharing only a window or tab may cause the screen sharing to pause.

  • Camera and Microphone
    Don’t use virtual video/audio devices like iPhone cameras, OBS, etc. Your attempt will be invalidated in such a case.

    • Chrome

      1. at the top left, click > View site information

      2. select to allow Camera and Microphone

      3. if your camera or microphone is blocked on browser settings at the top right, click: More> Settings > Privacy and Security > Site settings

  • Make sure the Turing URL is listed here

  • Firefox

    • click > Allow, then click OK.

  • Edge

  1. in Microsoft Edge > Settings and more and then select Settings.

  2. select Cookies and Site Permissions > Camera or Microphone.

  • Opera

  1. click > Allow

  2. if the pop-up doesn't show go to Settings

  3. Click Advanced in the left sidebar > Privacy & security > Site settings.

  4. Click Camera > turn on Ask before accessing (recommended).

  5. Click Microphone > turn on Ask before accessing (recommended).

You can also set which camera or microphone you wish Opera to use by default if you have more than one connected to your computer. Use the dropdown menu to set your camera preference.

Auto disqualification

During the assessment, you must not pause or stop screen sharing/audio/video for any reason more than 4 times, after which they will be auto-disqualified from the test. Note that you will not be able to attempt the test again for 90 days.