# How do I activate microphone access on the device?

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For you to be able to make calls with the sipgate app, the app needs access to your Mac’s microphone. For security reasons, macOS blocks access to the microphone for all apps by default.

During the initial setup, the sipgate app requests access to the microphone, and once you have granted access, you do not need to change any further settings. If you denied access at this point, you can quickly adjust the setting via your Mac’s System Settings.

To do this, navigate to **settings** **➔ Privacy & Security ➔ Microphone** **➔** and tick sipgate to allow access. Once this is done, the sipgate app will be available for calls.

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**Important:** The sipgate app only supports current Apple macOS versions and no GitHub projects such as the "Open Core Legacy Patcher".
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In the Windows menu, go to **Privacy and Security ➔ Microphone.**\
There, under microphone access, set the switch to **ON** and then allow apps to access your microphone to **ON.**

**If no audio devices are still listed in the sipgate app:**\
\- Check the software firewall and allow media/microphone access there
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If you use the sipgate app in the browser, you can find the settings in the [article about permissions in the browser.](https://hilfecenter.zendesk.com/hc/de/articles/27555234781085)


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