Some applications require Full Disk Access on macOS to access certain files or folders and perform specific functions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to enable this setting on your Mac.
Step 1: Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions)
1. Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen.
2. Select System Settings (or System Preferences on macOS versions prior to Ventura).
Step 2: Navigate to Privacy & Security
1. In System Settings, scroll down the sidebar and select Privacy & Security.
2. In System Preferences (older versions), click Security & Privacy, then select the Privacy tab.
Step 3: Find Full Disk Access
1.Scroll down on the right side until you see Full Disk Access.
2. Click on Full Disk Access to view the list of apps.
Step 4: Unlock the Settings
1.If the options are grayed out, click the lock icon in the bottom left corner of the window.
2. Enter your macOS username and password when prompted.
Step 5: Add Your Application
1. Click the + button to open a file browser.
2. Navigate to the Applications folder, select the app you need to grant access to, and click Open.
•Alternatively, you can drag and drop the app icon directly into the Full Disk Access list.
Step 6: Confirm the Setting
1.Ensure that the toggle next to the app is switched to On (it should be blue).
2. Close System Settings (or System Preferences).
Step 7: Restart the Application
After granting Full Disk Access, restart the application to apply the new permissions.