data/kb/FAQ/enable-camera.md

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title: Enabling camera access in your browser
slug: /knowledge-base/using-streamlit/enable-camera
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# Enabling camera access in your browser

Streamlit apps may include a widget to upload images directly from your computer's camera. To
safeguard the users' privacy and security, browsers require users to explicitly allow access to the
camera before this widget can work.

To learn how to enable camera access, please check the documentation for your browser:

- [Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2693767)
- [Safari](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/websites-ibrwe2159f50/mac)
- [Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-manage-your-camera-and-microphone-permissions)