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How to use the webcam protection feature on Windows

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The Surfshark webcam protection feature protects you from potential hackers accessing your webcam.

In this article, you will learn how to use this feature on Windows. You will need a Windows device, Surfshark app, an active Surfshark subscription, and an active Surfshark ONE subscription, both of which you can purchase on our pricing page.
 

 

NOTE: Currently, the feature is only available for Windows and macOS users, but we will be introducing the feature to other operating systems gradually.
 

 

Setup the webcam protection feature on Windows

 

  1. Open the Surfshark application and navigate to the Antivirus tab.
    Surfshark Windows app Locations screen with a sidebar icon highlighted

     
  2. Here, you will find the Webcam protection feature. You'll have to install it if it is your first time using it. Do so by pressing the install button.
    Antivirus tab with Click to install Webcam protection highlighted

     
  3. Once the installation finishes, the feature will be ready for use.
    Dialog saying Webcam protection is ready with a Turn on button

     

Use the webcam protection feature

 

  1. Toggle the Webcam protection feature. Click on the Trusted app list to choose which apps can access your webcam.
    Antivirus tab with Webcam protection on and Trusted app list highlighted

     
  2. You should find an empty list. Then, click on Manage app list.
    Empty trusted app list with Manage app list highlighted

     
  3. A list will pop up. Here, you can manage which apps can access your webcam.
    Manage your app list dialog with Camera highlighted

    NOTE: only the applications in the trusted app list will be able to access your webcam. 

     
  4. Once you make your choices, they will appear in the app list.
    Trusted app list showing Camera with a Remove option

     
  5. Lastly, we would recommend restarting your device for the changes to take effect fully.
     

 



 

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