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# mute

> Mutes the participant's audio.

```ts
mute(): Promise<void>
```

Mutes the participant's audio.

## **Examples**

```ts
await participant.mute();
```

## **See**

* [`audioMuted$`](/docs/browser-sdk/v4/reference/participant/audio-muted\$) — reactive state pair.
* [`toggleMute`](/docs/browser-sdk/v4/reference/participant/toggle-mute) / [`unmute`](/docs/browser-sdk/v4/reference/participant/unmute).

> Mutes the participant's audio.