Before the meeting starts
- Make sure Veil is installed and Accessibility permission is working.
- Open the app you plan to present (slides, browser, IDE, etc.) and bring it to the foreground.
- Decide whether you want to use a chosen Cover App or the frontmost-window flow.
- Turn Veil on before you begin sharing, not after.
App-specific tips: Zoom, Teams, and Meet
- Zoom: When you click "Share Screen," Veil continues blurring background windows. Choose "Entire Screen" or a specific window—Veil works either way.
- Microsoft Teams: Teams has its own "blur background" for video, but it does not blur desktop windows. Veil handles the desktop layer.
- Google Meet: "Your entire screen" shares everything visible. With Veil on, background windows stay blurred.
During the share
Keep the app you want viewers to see in focus. If you switch tasks, update your Cover App or return to the app you want to keep visible. This is the safest way to avoid exposing chats, notes, or unrelated windows while still moving through your workflow.
When you need a quick reveal
Use Peek if you need to briefly reveal more of the desktop. That is usually safer than fully disabling Veil, because it keeps you in the same workflow and makes it easier to return to protected mode right away.
After the meeting
- Turn Veil off if you are done presenting.
- Clear or change the Cover App if your next task is different.
- Go back to Support or FAQ if you ran into anything unexpected.
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Related guides
- What is screen privacy on Mac? — Educational hub on protecting sensitive information
- macOS screen sharing privacy app — How Veil helps during screen sharing
- Hide sensitive windows before recording — Protect private data in demos
- Hide chat windows during meetings — Keep private chats hidden
- Veil vs Monocle — Compare privacy vs focus apps
- HazeOver alternative for Mac — When to choose Veil