> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vervecopilot.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Audio permissions

> Learn how to grant microphone and system audio permissions for Verve AI Copilot

## Overview

Verve AI Copilot requires audio permissions to hear your interviewer and provide real-time assistance. The permissions needed vary depending on whether you're using the browser or desktop app.

<Warning>
  **Required for copilot to work** - Without proper audio permissions, the copilot cannot hear the interview and will not be able to assist you.
</Warning>

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## Browser Permissions

When using Verve AI in your browser, you need to grant **microphone permission** so the copilot can capture audio from your meeting.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Chrome" icon="chrome">
    ### Grant Microphone Permission in Chrome

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Navigate to Verve AI">
        Open Verve AI in Chrome and start Interview Copilot
      </Step>

      <Step title="Look for permission prompt">
        Chrome will show a prompt asking to "Use your microphone" - click **Allow**
      </Step>

      <Step title="If you missed the prompt">
        If you accidentally blocked it, click the **lock icon** or **camera/microphone icon** in the address bar, then select "Allow" for Microphone
      </Step>

      <Step title="Reload if needed">
        If the permission doesn't take effect, reload the page
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    ### Managing Permissions in Chrome Settings

    If you need to manually adjust permissions:

    1. Click the **three-dot menu** (⋮) in the top-right corner
    2. Go to **Settings** → **Privacy and security** → **Site Settings**
    3. Click **Microphone**
    4. Find `vervecopilot.com` in the list and ensure it's set to **Allow**

    <Tip>
      You can also access site-specific permissions by clicking the **lock icon** next to the URL in the address bar, then clicking "Site settings."
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Edge" icon="edge">
    ### Grant Microphone Permission in Edge

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Navigate to Verve AI">
        Open Verve AI in Edge and start Interview Copilot
      </Step>

      <Step title="Look for permission prompt">
        Edge will show a prompt asking to "Use your microphone" - click **Allow**
      </Step>

      <Step title="If you missed the prompt">
        If you accidentally blocked it, click the **lock icon** or **camera/microphone icon** in the address bar, then select "Allow" for Microphone
      </Step>

      <Step title="Reload if needed">
        If the permission doesn't take effect, reload the page
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    ### Managing Permissions in Edge Settings

    If you need to manually adjust permissions:

    1. Click the **three-dot menu** (⋯) in the top-right corner
    2. Go to **Settings** → **Cookies and site permissions** → **Microphone**
    3. Find `vervecopilot.com` under "Allow" section
    4. If it's under "Block," click the **trash icon** to remove it, then reload the page to get the permission prompt again

    <Tip>
      You can quickly access permissions by clicking the **lock icon** in the address bar and selecting "Permissions for this site."
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Opera" icon="opera">
    ### Grant Microphone Permission in Opera

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Navigate to Verve AI">
        Open Verve AI in Opera and start Interview Copilot
      </Step>

      <Step title="Look for permission prompt">
        Opera will show a prompt asking to "Use your microphone" - click **Allow**
      </Step>

      <Step title="If you missed the prompt">
        If you accidentally blocked it, click the **lock icon** or **settings icon** in the address bar, then adjust Microphone permissions
      </Step>

      <Step title="Reload if needed">
        If the permission doesn't take effect, reload the page
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    ### Managing Permissions in Opera Settings

    If you need to manually adjust permissions:

    1. Click the **Opera menu** in the top-left corner
    2. Go to **Settings** → **Privacy & security** → **Site Settings**
    3. Click **Microphone**
    4. Find `vervecopilot.com` and ensure it's allowed
    5. If blocked, remove it from the block list and reload the page

    <Tip>
      Opera's permission interface is similar to Chrome. Click the **lock icon** in the address bar for quick access to site permissions.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Desktop App Permissions

The Desktop App requires **system audio** and **microphone** permissions to capture audio from your meeting application and enable voice features.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS" icon="apple">
    ### Required Permissions on macOS

    The Desktop App needs two permissions:

    * **Microphone Access** - To capture audio from your meeting
    * **Screen Recording Permission** - macOS requires this for system audio capture

    <Note>
      The "Screen Recording" permission on macOS is actually used for system audio capture, not for recording your screen. This is a macOS system requirement.
    </Note>

    ### Grant Permissions on macOS

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Launch Desktop App">
        Open the Verve AI Desktop App
      </Step>

      <Step title="Permission prompts will appear">
        macOS will show system prompts asking for Microphone and Screen Recording access
      </Step>

      <Step title="Click 'OK' or 'Allow'">
        Grant both permissions when prompted
      </Step>

      <Step title="Restart the app if needed">
        If permissions don't take effect immediately, quit and relaunch the Desktop App
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    ### Manually Grant Permissions in System Settings

    If you missed the prompts or need to change permissions:

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open System Settings">
        Click the Apple menu () → **System Settings**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Navigate to Privacy & Security">
        Scroll down and click **Privacy & Security**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enable Microphone">
        * Click **Microphone** in the left sidebar
        * Find "Verve AI" in the list and **enable the toggle**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enable Screen Recording">
        * Click **Screen Recording** in the left sidebar
        * Find "Verve AI" in the list and **enable the toggle**
        * This allows system audio capture
      </Step>

      <Step title="Restart the app">
        Quit and relaunch the Verve AI Desktop App for changes to take effect
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Warning>
      On macOS Ventura (13.0) or later, you may need to grant permission in **System Settings** → **Privacy & Security** → **Screen Recording** for system audio capture to work.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows" icon="windows">
    ### Required Permissions on Windows

    The Desktop App needs two permissions:

    * **Microphone Access** - To capture audio from your meeting
    * **System Audio Access** - To capture desktop application audio

    ### Grant Permissions on Windows

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Launch Desktop App">
        Open the Verve AI Desktop App
      </Step>

      <Step title="Grant microphone access">
        If Windows shows a prompt, click **Yes** or **Allow** when asked for microphone access
      </Step>

      <Step title="System audio is usually automatic">
        Windows typically allows system audio capture by default for desktop apps
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    ### Manually Grant Microphone Permission in Windows Settings

    If the app can't access your microphone:

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Settings">
        Press **Windows key + I** or click **Start** → **Settings**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Navigate to Privacy">
        Click **Privacy & security** → **Microphone**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enable microphone access">
        * Ensure "Microphone access" is **On**
        * Ensure "Let apps access your microphone" is **On**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Allow Verve AI">
        Scroll down to find "Verve AI" in the app list and **enable the toggle**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Restart the app">
        Close and relaunch the Verve AI Desktop App
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Tip>
      Windows 11 users: The path is **Settings** → **Privacy & security** → **Microphone**. Windows 10 users: **Settings** → **Privacy** → **Microphone**.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>