Mac keeps asking me to authenticate every time I take a breath. I just want to move files from one finder window to another. The Hard Drive "get info" does not show my username, only "system", "wheel", and "everyone". "System" privileges are Read & Write, the other two Read only. It is now giving me the option to make "System" the owner but I don't want to click that for fear I'll tear a hole in the universe. Please help.
Mac mini, macOS 10.15
Here is the method to fix your home folder permissions.
Resolve issues caused by changing the permissions of items in your home folder - Apple Support
Here is the method to fix your home folder permissions.
Resolve issues caused by changing the permissions of items in your home folder - Apple Support
Permissions on any given folder do not propagate to subfolders. So, giving yourself permission on the hard drive only gives you permission to modify the root level of the hard drive. However, that capability is not available in Catalina.
Where are you trying to create items? You should be able to create and edit files in your home folder or in /Users/Shared without any authentication. Are you using folders in your home or somewhere else?
Working in my home folder. I can't move anything from one Finder window into another without getting asked to authenticate. Also can't move from an external hard drive into anything inside Home.
That did it! Thank you so much!
mac keeps asking me to authenticate everything
