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Annotated Ergo Desktop settings screen showing sign-in, permissions, status, and upload health. Use this page when Ergo Desktop cannot capture audio, screen context, or meeting activity until macOS permissions are approved.

Who can use this

  • Desktop users setting up local capture on macOS.
  • Admins and operators troubleshooting missed capture or incomplete transcripts.

Before you start

  • Install and sign in to Ergo Desktop.
  • Be ready to quit and reopen Ergo Desktop after changing macOS permissions.
  • Use a short test meeting after granting permissions.

Steps

  • Open macOS System Settings.
  • Review permissions for Ergo Desktop in Privacy & Security.
  • Grant the permissions requested by the app for local capture.
  • Quit and reopen Ergo Desktop after permission changes.
  • Run a test recording and confirm transcript, recording, and upload behavior.

What to expect

  • Permission changes may not take effect until the app is quit and reopened.
  • Missing microphone or system-audio access can create incomplete transcript or recording output.
  • Screen-related permissions can affect desktop context features.

Common issues

  • The permission was granted while the app was still running and the app was not quit and reopened.
  • The wrong app entry was approved in macOS settings.
  • A company device policy blocks the permission.
Last modified on June 8, 2026