Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

When folder permission was set to everyone ... who can really see the folder ?

Hello community,


I have my iMac user setting like this

  • Me - Admin
  • User A - standard user
  • User B - standard user


While I was reviewing the folder permission setting, I found that the "document" folder of User A is set to "Read Only" for everyone for project info sharing. However neither me or User B could view the content of the document folder of User A. Instead if User A add me and User B under the sharing list as Read Only, we can get access the file.


My question is, whom are supposed to be included under "everyone" ? Why even the folder was open to "everyone" with the account, none of them can get access to the file?


Many thanks for your help :)

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 10, 2020 7:30 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Oct 10, 2020 8:10 AM

Maybe this will help:

Change permissions for files, folders, or disks on Mac - Apple Support

Similar questions

5 replies

When folder permission was set to everyone ... who can really see the folder ?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.