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Teams Camera Not Working: Fix

Short answer: If your camera isn't working in Microsoft Teams, close other apps and check permissions.

TL;DR: quick fix

Close other apps that might be using the camera.
In Windows, allow camera access for Teams (Settings > Privacy & security > Camera).
Update Teams.

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How to fix it: step by step

Close other apps that might be using the camera.
In Windows, allow camera access for Teams (Settings > Privacy & security > Camera).
Update Teams.
Pick the right camera in Teams settings > Devices and make a test call.
In Teams on the web, allow camera access in browser settings.

FAQ

Why does my camera work elsewhere but not in Teams?

Teams may lack camera permission, or another app holds the camera.

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Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: Microsoft Support. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.