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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://browser.yandex.by/help/en/llms.txt
# Access to microphone and camera
## Microphone {#microphone}
To work properly, some sites require a microphone. For example, to record voice messages or organize video conferences. Allow only trusted sites to access your microphone. Otherwise, unknown companies or malware might connect to it.
By default, when a site tries to access your microphone, [Yandex Browser](https://browser.yandex.com/) asks you for permission.
After you allow or deny a site access to your microphone, the Protect panel displays the **Use your microphone** option and the , or the  icon appears in the [SmartBox](*smart-link). If access to microphone is denied, it will be permanent for this site. HTTPS sites are granted permanent automatic access to microphone, while HTTP sites are granted access for one session.
{% cut "Allow or deny a site access to the microphone" %}
{% list tabs %}
- In the Protect toolbar
1. Open the site.
1. In the [SmartBox](*smart-link), click the [connection status](https://browser.yandex.by/help/en/security/protect-panel.md#icons) icon.
1. In the window that opens, enable or disable the **Use your microphone** option.
- In Settings
1. Click **** → **Settings** → **Websites**.
1. At the bottom of the page, click **Advanced site settings**.
1. Under **Access to your microphone**, select the microphone from the list.
1. Click **Site settings**.
1. Find the website address on the **Not allowed** or **Allowed** tab.
{% note tip %}
If the list of sites is long, use the search. Press **Ctrl** + **F** (in Windows and Linux) or **⌘** + **F** (in macOS). In the window that opens, enter the site address.
{% endnote %}
1. Hover your mouse cursor over the site and click **Delete**. The site will be moved to the next tab and allowed or denied access to the microphone, accordingly.
1. If you have several microphones (for example, built-in and external), repeat steps 4–7 for each of them.
{% endlist %}
{% endcut %}
{% cut "Deny access to microphone to all sites" %}
1. Click **** → **Settings** → **Websites**.
1. At the bottom of the page, click **Advanced site settings**.
1. Under **Access to your microphone**, select the microphone.
1. Enable **Not allowed**.
1. If you have several microphones (for example, built-in and external), repeat steps 4–5 for each of them.
{% endcut %}
## Video camera {#camera}
To work properly, some sites require a video camera. For example, to take photos, record videos, or organize video conferences. Allow only trusted sites to access your video camera. Otherwise, unknown companies or malware might connect to it.
By default, when a site tries to access your camera, Yandex Browser asks for your permission.
After you allow or deny a site access to your camera, the Protect panel will display the **Use your camera** option, and the  or  icon will appear in the [SmartBox](*smart-link). If access to camera is denied, it will be permanent for this site. HTTPS sites are granted permanent automatic access to your video camera, while HTTP sites are granted access for one session.
{% cut "Deny or allow a site access to camera" %}
{% list tabs %}
- In the Protect toolbar
1. Open the site.
1. In the [SmartBox](*smart-link), click the [connection status](https://browser.yandex.by/help/en/security/protect-panel.md#icons) icon.
1. In the window that opens, enable or disable the **Use your camera** option.
- In Settings
1. Click **** → **Settings** → **Websites**.
1. At the bottom of the page, click **Advanced site settings**.
1. Under **Access to your camera**, select a camera from the list. For example, if you have a built-in and an external camera.
1. Click **Sites advanced settings**.
1. Find the website address on the **Allowed** or **Not allowed** tab.
{% note tip %}
If the list of sites is long, use the search. Press **Ctrl** + **F** (in Windows and Linux) or **⌘** + **F** (in macOS). In the window that opens, enter the site address.
{% endnote %}
1. Hover your mouse cursor over the site and click the **Delete** link that appears. The site will be moved to the next tab and allowed or denied access to your video camera, accordingly.
1. If you have several cameras, repeat steps 4–7 for each of them.
{% endlist %}
{% endcut %}
{% cut "Deny access to camera to all sites" %}
1. Click **** → **Settings** → **Websites**.
1. At the bottom of the page, click **Advanced site settings**.
1. Under **Access to your camera**, select a camera. For example, if you have a built-in and an external camera.
1. Enable **Not allowed**.
1. If you have several cameras, repeat steps 4–5 for each of them.
{% endcut %}
Contact support
[*smart-link]: You can enter search queries in the address bar and Yandex Browser will understand what you need.