How To Allow or Block Camera Access in Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I am going to teach you how to allow or block camera access in Google Chrome. If you are setting up your browser for privacy reasons or simply managing your device's settings, these simple steps will help you control who can access your camera.

Allow or Block Camera Access in Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open settings

Open Google Chrome on your computer. Head to the top right corner and click the three vertical dots to open the menu, then select Settings from the dropdown.

If you also need to install or manage tools that interact with permissions, you can manage your Chrome extensions. Keeping extensions in check helps you control which tools can request access to features like the camera.

Privacy and security

When the Settings tab opens, look to the left hand side and click Privacy and security. This is the hub for Chrome safety features and permissions.

A new set of options appears. Click Site settings, which controls how websites interact with your browser and device.

If you are troubleshooting site access at the same time, it may help to know how to access blocked websites in Chrome. Permissions and access rules often go hand in hand.

Camera controls

Scroll within Site settings until you find Camera and click it. It is usually accompanied by a small camera icon, which makes it easy to spot.

At this point, you have a key choice. Turn Sites can ask to use your camera on to receive a prompt each time a site wants to use your camera.

This means that while sites can ask, you still have the right to say no, giving you greater control over who gets to see you. Turning this toggle off will block all sites from asking for permission and closes off any potential access to your camera.

Site specific permissions

If you need to manage camera permissions for specific websites, scroll a little further down. You will see Allowed to use your camera and Not allowed to use your camera.

This is where you can review sites with set permissions. To change a site, click the trash icon to remove it or edit its permissions as needed.

For other security related permissions beyond the camera, you can also run Java in Chrome safely. Keeping these settings aligned strengthens your overall privacy and control.

Final thoughts

You have a straightforward path to manage camera access in Google Chrome. Choose to let sites ask, block all requests, or fine tune access for specific sites. You decide which sites can see you, enhancing your privacy and security.