Need help with CoTalk? We’re here to assist you.
How to Use CoTalk
- Open a Design in Canva.
- Launch CoTalk: Find CoTalk in the “Apps” menu on the left sidebar.
- Enter Your Name: Type the name you want other participants to see.
- Join Audio: Click the “Join Voice Chat” button.
- Grant Permissions: A separate pop-up window will appear. Click “Allow” if the browser asks for microphone permission.
- Note: Do not close this pop-up window while you want to talk. You can minimize it.
- Collaborate: You are now connected! You can see who else is in the room and talk to them in real-time.
Troubleshooting
“Microphone Access Denied”
- Cause: The browser blocked microphone access.
- Fix:
- Check the address bar in the pop-up window for a camera/microphone icon with a red “X”.
- Click it and select “Always allow…”.
- Refresh the pop-up page.
“Connecting…” Stuck Loop
- Cause: Network firewall or poor internet connection.
- Fix:
- Close the CoTalk app in Canva and the pop-up window.
- Refresh your Canva tab.
- Try joining again.
“Pop-up Blocked”
- Cause: Your browser prevented the audio bridge window from opening.
- Fix:
- Look for a “Pop-up blocked” icon in your address bar (usually top right).
- Click it and select “Always allow pop-ups from this site”.
- Click “Join Voice Chat” again.
No Sound?
- Check Mute: Ensure you are not muted (look for the red microphone icon next to your name).
- Volume: Check your computer’s speaker volume.
Still Need Help?
If you’re experiencing issues not listed here, please contact our support team.
Email: [Insert Support Email Here] Response Time: We aim to respond within 24-48 hours.
Please include the following in your email:
- Description of the issue
- Browser and Operating System (e.g., Chrome on Windows)
- Screenshots (if applicable)