How do I enable DRM in my browser to play video on channel4.com?

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You may receive a “You must enable DRM in your browser to play video on channel.4com” error message when trying to stream our live channels if you have DRM disabled. This prevents you from watching protected content. Please follow these steps to fix this issue.

Desktop Chrome browser

1. Go to chrome://settings/content
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Protected Content
3. Click the toggle button so it says "Allow sites to play protected content (recommended)"

Desktop Firefox browser

1. Go to about: preferences
2. Scroll down to the "digital Right Management (DRM) Content" section
3. Tick the "Play DRM-controlled content" box

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