{"id":189,"date":"2020-08-07T08:39:27","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T08:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2023-10-10T02:50:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T02:50:34","slug":"what-is-full-disk-access-how-to-enable-macos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/what-is-full-disk-access-how-to-enable-macos\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Full Disk Access on Mac and How you Enable that"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before we start<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>
<\/span>If you <\/span>use <\/span>security software <\/span>to protect you<\/span>r Mac<\/span> against malwar<\/span>e<\/span>, you might have experienced some issues after upgrading to macOS 14 Sonoma. Th<\/span>ese <\/span>is<\/span>sues are <\/span>likely <\/span>a<\/span> result of <\/span>a bug <\/span>affecting <\/span>macOS<\/span> Mojave, <\/span>Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey<\/span>, <\/span>and <\/span>Ventura<\/span>, <\/span>that causes <\/span>apps <\/span>to <\/span>lose Full Disk Access<\/span> permission<\/span>. <\/span>In this post, <\/span>we\u2019ll<\/span> explain what <\/span>F<\/span>ull <\/span>D<\/span>isk <\/span>A<\/span>ccess is and how to enable it.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\"fda<\/picture><\/p>\n

Why do apps need Full Disk Access?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Full Disk Access is a security feature introduced in macOS Mojave that allows apps to access all files on your computer. Security apps like Antivirus One need Full Disk Access to protect your files and application data. Without this permission, important security features may not work.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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When should you grant an app Full Disk Access?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If the app is reputable and you trust the developer.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Productivity apps like daily schedulers may need this permission to access your Calendar, Mail or Reminders. But if a gaming app requests this permission, you should look carefully at the app\u2019s privacy policy to understand what data is being collected and what the developers may do with your data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If there is a reasonable explanation for why the app needs this permission.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Security apps like Antivirus One will let you know why they need access to your secure files, for example they may need permission to scan for potentially malicious files or back up your personal files. If you are not sure why an app needs a certain permission, you can contact the developer to ask for more information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Enable Full Disk Access<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

On macOS Ventura:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Open\u202f<\/span>System Settings<\/span><\/b>\u202f>\u202f<\/span>Privacy & Security<\/span><\/b>\u202f>\u202f<\/span>Full Disk Access<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Click on the plus (<\/span>+<\/span><\/b>) icon and choose the application from the\u202f<\/span>Applications<\/span><\/b>\u202ffolder.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Click\u202f<\/span>Quit & Reopen<\/span><\/b>\u202fif asked. Your application should now appear in the list as checked.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Reopen your app.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \nThat\u2019s<\/span> it! Now you know how to grant Full Disk Access to <\/span>any<\/span> app<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    On macOS Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, and Monterey:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Click the\u202f<\/span>Apple<\/span><\/b>\u202flogo >\u202f<\/span>System Preferences<\/span><\/b>\u202f>\u202f<\/span>Security & Privacy<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. C<\/span>lick the\u202f<\/span>Privacy<\/span><\/b>\u202ftab.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. In the left pane, scroll down and then click\u202f<\/span>Full Disk Access<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. C<\/span>lick the\u202f<\/span>lock<\/span><\/b>\u202ficon so you can make changes on your Mac. A new window will appear.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Enter your Mac username and password, then click \u201cUnlock\u201d to authorize changes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Click the\u202fplus (+) icon and choose an application from the window that appears.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      What does \u201cFull Permission\u201d mean?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Whenever an app wants access to your information, like your photos, mail messages, or other controls on your desktop, you\u2019ll see a prompt asking for permission.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Permission is usually granted for an individual action, like allowing an app to access your microphone. However, Full Disk Access gives apps full permission to access all files on your computer, including data from other apps.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      If you don\u2019t want an app to read your information or keep sending notifications, you can always revoke the permission.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      After the initial release of macOS Mojave, many users encountered issues when granting microphone or camera access, leading to crashes. If you want to prevent apps from constantly crashing, download Cleaner One Pro for free and use Smart Scan to optimize your Mac\u2019s performance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      To get Cleaner One Pro:<\/span><\/h3>\n
        \n
      1. Download\u202fCleaner One Pro<\/a>\u202ffor free<\/li>\n
      2. Click \u201cSystem Optimizer\u201d<\/li>\n
      3. Click \u201cScan\u201d in left folder of the pop-up window<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        This should reduce the possibility of your apps crashing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        \nIn conclusion, <\/span>despite <\/span>initial<\/span> software conflicts<\/span> caused by the introduction of <\/span>Full Disk Access<\/span>, <\/span>it <\/span>is a<\/span>n important<\/span> security feature that <\/span>gives <\/span>you<\/span> more <\/span>control <\/span>over <\/span>your<\/span> data. Embrace these changes, and rest assured that your data is better protected than ever before.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Before we start\u00a0If you use security software to protect your Mac against malware, you might have experienced some issues after upgrading to macOS 14 Sonoma. These issues are likely a result of a bug affecting macOS Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura, that causes apps to lose Full Disk Access permission. In this post, we\u2019ll explain what Full Disk Access is and how to enable it.\u00a0 Why do apps need Full Disk Access?\u00a0 Full Disk Access is a security feature introduced in macOS Mojave that allows apps to access all files on your computer. 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