## Fixing Epic Games Launcher Screen Share on Mac: Direct Answer
To fix the Epic Games Launcher screen share not working on Mac, you need to disable the ‘Prevent Cross-Site Tracking’ setting in your Safari preferences, and also ensure that the Epic Games Launcher has the necessary permissions to access your screen.
## Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the issue:
1. **Open Safari Preferences**: Open Safari, click on ‘Safari’ in the top menu bar, and select ‘Preferences’.
2. **Disable Prevent Cross-Site Tracking**: In the Safari Preferences window, click on the ‘Privacy’ tab and uncheck the box next to ‘Prevent Cross-Site Tracking’.
3. **Open System Preferences**: Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner and select ‘System Preferences’.
4. **Go to Security & Privacy**: In the System Preferences window, click on ‘Security & Privacy’.
5. **Select the Privacy Tab**: In the Security & Privacy window, click on the ‘Privacy’ tab.
6. **Click on Screen Recording**: In the left-hand menu, select ‘Screen Recording’.
7. **Add Epic Games Launcher to the List**: Click on the lock icon at the bottom left to unlock the settings, enter your password, and then click on the ‘+’ button at the bottom left. Navigate to the Applications folder, select ‘Epic Games Launcher’, and click ‘Open’.
8. **Restart Epic Games Launcher**: Quit and restart the Epic Games Launcher to apply the changes.
## FAQ
– **Q: Why is screen sharing not working in Epic Games Launcher on Mac?**
A: The issue is often caused by the ‘Prevent Cross-Site Tracking’ setting in Safari or the Epic Games Launcher not having the necessary permissions to access your screen.
– **Q: Do I need to restart my Mac after making these changes?**
A: No, you don’t need to restart your Mac. Simply restarting the Epic Games Launcher is enough to apply the changes.
– **Q: Will disabling ‘Prevent Cross-Site Tracking’ compromise my online security?**
A: Disabling ‘Prevent Cross-Site Tracking’ may have some implications for your online security, but in this case, it’s necessary to fix the screen sharing issue in Epic Games Launcher.
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