How to Enable Microphone in Edge
Microsoft Edge requires permission to access your microphone. This page shows how to enable microphone access for websites. Follow these steps to allow microphone permissions in Edge.
You can use the online microphone test to confirm whether your device is working.
Enable Microphone for a Specific Website
Allow microphone access for individual websites using Edge's site permissions.
- Click the lock icon or camera icon in Edge's address bar
- Find "Microphone" in the permissions list
- Change the setting from "Block" to "Allow"
- Refresh the page after changing the setting
- The website can now access your microphone
Enable Microphone Globally in Edge
Configure Edge to allow microphone access by default, or manage permissions for all sites.
- Open Edge Settings (edge://settings)
- Go to Cookies and site permissions
- Click "Microphone"
- Ensure "Ask before accessing" is enabled
- Review blocked sites and allow if needed
Use Edge Settings URL
Access microphone settings directly using Edge's settings URL.
- Type edge://settings/content/microphone in the address bar
- Press Enter to open microphone settings
- Ensure "Ask before accessing" is enabled
- Review blocked sites and remove if needed
- Return to the website and try again
Check System Microphone Permissions
Edge also requires system-level microphone permissions. Verify these are enabled.
- Windows: Settings → Privacy → Microphone → Ensure "Allow apps to access your microphone" is enabled
- Mac: System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Microphone → Check Edge
- Restart Edge after changing system permissions
- Test microphone access again
Troubleshoot Microphone Not Working
If microphone still doesn't work after enabling permissions, try these steps.
- Close other applications using the microphone
- Restart Edge completely
- Check that the correct microphone is selected in system settings
- Update Edge to the latest version
- Clear Edge cache and cookies for the website
Test Microphone After Enabling
After enabling microphone permissions, use the online microphone test to verify access works. The test shows real-time volume levels and confirms your microphone is detected.
Related Fixes
You can use the online microphone test to confirm everything is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable microphone in Edge?
Click the lock icon in Edge's address bar, then set Microphone to Allow. Alternatively, go to edge://settings/content/microphone and ensure microphone access is enabled. Refresh the page after changing settings.
Where are microphone settings in Edge?
Edge microphone settings are in edge://settings/content/microphone. You can also access them by clicking the lock icon in the address bar and selecting Site Permissions, then Microphone.
Use the online microphone test to confirm everything is working.