# \[Mac] How to install CamIn virtual camera

### Installation Instructions

For **macOS versions below 14**, you can simply install the software as usual. For **macOS 14 and 15**, however, you'll need to grant special permissions during installation. Follow the steps below based on your macOS version.

**macOS 14.0**

1. Install and open the software. A system prompt saying "System Extension Blocked" will appear. Click on "Open System Settings" in this prompt.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Alternatively, you can go to **Apple menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security > Security** to locate this setting.
{% endhint %}

2. In the System Settings window, click "Allow."

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**macOS 15.0**

1. Install and open the software. A system prompt saying "CamIn wants to use a new camera extension" will appear. Click on "Open System Settings" in this prompt.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you clicked "OK" initially, you can still access the settings by going to **Apple menu > System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Camera Extensions**.
{% endhint %}

2. In the settings window, toggle on CamIn.

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### Uninstallation Instructions

First, check your macOS version by clicking the **Apple menu > About This Mac**. Then, follow the steps below based on your macOS version.

#### **For macOS Versions Below 14.0**

1. Open the Terminal application.
2. Enter the following command and press Enter:

   ```bash
   sudo rm -rf /Library/CoreMediaIO/Plug-Ins/DAL/classincam-mac-module.plugin
   ```

#### **For macOS Versions 14.0 and Above**

1. Restart your Mac in Recovery Mode and disable *System Integrity Protection (SIP)*.
   * For Apple silicon Macs, hold down the power button until you see the Apple logo and a progress bar.
   * For Intel-based Macs, hold down *CMD + R* while restarting.
2. In Recovery Mode, go to **Utilities > Terminal** in the menu bar, and enter:

   ```bash
   csrutil disable
   ```
3. Close Terminal and restart your Mac.
4. After restarting, open Terminal and enter:

   ```bash
   systemextensionsctl developer on
   ```
5. Next, to see details of the virtual camera, enter:

   ```bash
   systemextensionsctl list
   ```
6. Finally, enter the following command to uninstall the extension:

   ```bash
   systemextensionsctl uninstall <teamid> <bundleid>
   ```

   > **Note**: You’ll find `<teamid>` and `<bundleid>` in the output from step. Exclude the `< >` symbols when typing them in.
7. Once you see a success message, close Terminal and restart your Mac to complete the process.

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