Product: Google Chrome Screen Sharing (macOS)

Audience: macOS Users Experiencing Screen Sharing Issues in Chrome

Overview

This document provides step-by-step instructions to enable screen recording permissions for Google Chrome on macOS, resolving common screen sharing issues.

Tools/Equipment Needed

• macOS Computer
• Google Chrome Browser

Access System Preferences

• Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen.
• Select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
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Navigate to Security & Privacy

• Navigate to "Security and Privacy" settings.
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• Click on the "Privacy" tab.
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• Scroll down and select "Screen Recording" from the left-side menu.

Unlock and Grant Permissions

• If the checkboxes appear locked, click the lock icon at the bottom of the window.
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• Enter your system username and password when prompted.
• Check the checkbox next to Google Chrome to grant screen recording permissions.
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Restart Chrome

• After enabling permissions, quit Chrome.
  • Chrome > Quit
• Restart the application to apply the changes.
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Troubleshooting

• Restart Chrome after changing permissions.
• Verify your macOS is updated to the latest version.

Conclusion

Once completed, you should now be able to share your screen seamlessly during web sessions.

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