# Can't Access Camera - Camera Permission Not Enabled

## Problem

### You receive an error message indicating that you don't have permission to access the built-in camera for capturing images.

## Cause

### You may not have your camera permission enabled.&#x20;

## Solution

## Checking if Your Camera Permission is enabled on an Android phone:&#x20;

### **1) Click on the “Settings” Icon from your Home Screen**

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### **2) Click on "Apps"**

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### **3) Click on "Chrome"**

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### **4) Click on "Permissions"**

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### **5) Click on "Camera"**

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### 6) **Make sure that  “Allow only while using the app” is selected**

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