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browser never asks permission to use mic

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Mic test says permission denied but chrome never shows the popup. what do i do

Connection
Built-in Microphone
System
Windows 11
Browser
Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Using Sound Tester ToolsWindows PC
Tool used in this discussionMic TestCheck your microphone input with a live level meter
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Short Answer

If the browser never shows the popup, the site is blocked. Click the lock icon, set Microphone to Allow and reload.

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Harvey Finch
Harvey FinchAudio Team
Spectrum Analyzer Lead · 9+ years experience · Answered Mar 17, 2026

Chrome remembers a block and stops showing the prompt. The site setting must be changed manually.

After you make the change, play the Mic Test again to confirm the result. If the problem is still there, add your device, browser and what you tried in the replies so the team can narrow it down.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Click the lock icon in the address bar
  2. Set Microphone to Allow
  3. Reload the page and run the Mic Test again
  4. Check Windows Privacy settings for the browser
Sources
  1. Google Chrome Help

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  • Tanvi ChauhanCommunity Member

    I had blocked it by accident months ago. Worth trying before you spend any money.

  • Craig BarlowCommunity Member

    Settings, Privacy, Site settings, Microphone. Worth trying before you spend any money.

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