Camera not working in Discord
If your camera works in the browser test but not in Discord, the wrong camera is selected inside Discord or it lacks permission. Confirm the camera first, then fix Discord.
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Step-by-step fix
- Confirm the camera works: run the CheckMyMic webcam test.
- In Discord, open the video settings and select the correct camera.
- Make sure your video isn't turned off inside Discord.
- Grant Discord camera permission at the OS level, then restart Discord.
Frequently asked questions
Camera works in the test but not Discord — why?
Discord has its own camera selector. Open its video settings and choose the same camera that showed a preview in the test.
Why does Discord show a black screen?
Another app may be holding the camera. Close other video apps, then restart Discord.
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