# How to Enable Audio Autoplay for Dryad Alerts

Dryad uses audio alerts to notify you of critical wildfire events. Some browsers block sound from playing automatically.\
Follow the steps below to ensure you receive audio alerts on your preferred browser.

## Google Chrome (Desktop)

1. Click the **lock icon** next to the website address in the address bar.
2. Select **Site settings**.
3. Scroll to **Sound**.
4. Set it to **Allow**.
5. Return to the Dryad tab and refresh the page.

## Microsoft Edge (Desktop)

1. Click the **three-dot menu (...)** in the upper-right corner of the browser.
2. Go to **Settings > Privacy, search, and services**.
3. Scroll down and click **Site permissions**.
4. Select **Media autoplay**.
5. Under **Allow**, click **Add**, enter `https://dryad.app`, and click **Add**.
6. Return to the Dryad tab and refresh the page to activate audio alerts.

## Mozilla Firefox (Desktop)

1. Click the **permissions icon** (gear or shield) next to the site URL in the address bar.
2. Find **Autoplay** and set it to **Allow Audio and Video**.
3. Refresh the page to activate sound alerts.

## Safari (macOS)

1. Go to the Dryad website.
2. In the top menu, click **Safari > Settings for This Website**.
3. Find the **Auto-Play** setting.
4. Select **Allow All Auto-Play**.
5. Refresh the page to enable audio.

## Still Need Help?

If you're still experiencing issues, contact our support team at <support@dryad.app> for assistance.