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How to grant access to your microphone and webcam for Acuity Insights assessments?

How to grant access to your microphone/webcam for Acuity Insights assessments

Updated over a week ago

To complete Casper and some other Acuity Insights Assessments, access to your webcam and microphone is mandatory. This is required for identity verification and proctoring purposes.

Check if your microphone and webcam are working

You can run a System Requirements Check from your Acuity Insights account. It includes a built-in Microphone Test to help confirm everything is functioning properly.


What to do when prompted

When you see a browser pop-up asking to access your microphone or webcam, always click “Allow”. This permission is essential to complete your assessments.


❗ Didn’t see a prompt or not sure if access was granted?

Follow these browser-specific steps to manually check and enable access to your webcam and microphone.

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of Chrome.

  2. Choose Settings.

  3. In the left menu, go to Privacy and Security > Site Settings.

  4. Under Permissions, select Microphone and Camera.

  5. Make sure “Ask before accessing” is turned on.

  6. Look under Blocked sites. If you see https://my.acuityinsights.app listed:

    • Click the trash can icon to remove it.

    • You’ll be asked for permission next time. Make sure to click “Allow.”

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the three horizontal lines (≡) in the top-right corner.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Go to the Privacy & Security section on the left menu.

  4. Scroll to Permissions.

  5. Next to Microphone or Camera, click Settings.

  6. If https://my.acuityinsights.app is listed with a “Block” status:

    • Change it to “Allow”.

  7. Click Save Changes.


⚠️ Important notes

  • Only Chrome and Firefox are supported for Acuity Insights assessments.

  • Safari, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and mobile devices (phones or tablets) are not compatible.

  • Download the latest version of Chrome or Firefox.

  • For camera issues, check our Webcam Troubleshooting article.

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