When should I turn Veil on during a meeting?

Turn Veil on before you start sharing so the right app is already protected when the meeting begins.

What if I need to reveal another window briefly?

Use Peek for a short full-desktop reveal, then return to the protected workflow instead of disabling Veil completely.

What should I check before sharing?

Check that permissions are working, choose your Cover App, and make sure the app you want visible is in the foreground.

Veil Screen Sharing Workflow for Mac

Before the meeting starts

Make sure Veil is installed and Accessibility permission is working.
Open the app you plan to present 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.

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.

Related help

Getting Started if you still need initial setup.
Permission Guide if Veil is not following the active window.
Activation Guide if you are moving from trial to licensed use.
Hide chat windows on Mac during meetings for a more specific meeting-oriented guide.
Blur everything except active window on Mac for a matching product page.