Grant Screencast-O-Matic permission to record on MAC OS
If you are experiencing issues recording your screen with the Screencast-O-Matic application using MAC OS, or if the application is only recording your background or wallpaper, follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue.
1. On your computer, click the Apple logo on the top left corner of your screen.
2. Select System Preferences.
3. Click Security & Privacy.
4. Click the Privacy tab.
5. Scroll down and select Screen Recording on the left.
6. Verify that the check box next to the Screencast-O-Matic application is selected, and has the permission for Screen Recording.
7. Close the System Preference window, restart your computer, and try again to record your screen.
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