Enabling Webcam Permissions in Chrome and Safari for Lutefish

If your camera isn’t working in Lutefish, it’s often due to browser permissions.

This guide walks you through enabling webcam access in Chrome and Safari.

Google Chrome

First Time Prompt

When you join a session, Chrome should ask:

  • “Allow camera access?”

Make sure to select:

  • Allow

If You Don’t See the Prompt

  1. Click the lock icon in the address bar (left side).

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  2. Find Camera.

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  3. Set it to Allow.

  4. Refresh the page.

Check Chrome Settings (If Needed)

  1. Go to Chrome Settings.

  2. Navigate to:

    • Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Camera

  3. Make sure:

    • Camera access is enabled

    • Lutefish is not blocked

Safari (Mac)

First Time Prompt

Safari will ask:

  • “Allow camera access?”

Select:

  • Allow

If Camera Is Blocked

  1. Go to Safari → Settings (Preferences).

  2. Click the Websites tab.

  3. Select Camera from the left sidebar.

  4. Find Lutefish in the list.

  5. Set it to Allow.

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Check macOS System Permissions

If Safari still doesn’t work:

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences).

  2. Go to:

    • Privacy & Security → Camera

  3. Make sure:

    • Safari is enabled

Still Seeing a Grayed-Out Camera?

If your camera is visible but grayed out, it may be caused by software conflicts (like OBS Virtual Camera).

See this article for a fix:
https://support.lutefish.com/articles/62160897-my-camera-is-grayed-out