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I've created a Shortcut that adds a timestamp to the name of a file. The issue I have is when I run the shortcut on a file that is in a folder that I haven't used the shortcut in before, it pauses the action with an alert asking "Allow [shortcut name] to access your '[folder name]' folder?" With the options of "Cancel" and "OK".
Is there a way to give shortcuts access to all folders, so I don't have to answer this alert every time?
Hey there GreaterApe,
Have you already given access to your files and folders on your Mac? If not, this will be the first step we recommend since it will allow you to give apps access. Follow the steps below:
"Some apps and websites can access files and folders in your Desktop, Downloads, and Documents folders. You can decide which apps and websites are allowed to access files and folders in specific locations.
> System Preferences, click Security & Privacy 
, then click Privacy.Control access to files and folders on Mac - Apple
Take care!
Hello GreaterApe,
Welcome back to Apple Support Communities!
Since you were able to make these changes, try restarting your Mac and then testing the issue again.
You might also check these settings again after the restart if needed.
We hope this helps.
Cheers!
Yes. Sort of.
The Shortcuts App did not appear in the Files and Folders section and I could not drag and drop it in.
I was able to drag it into the Full Disk Access pane and check it on there and then it appeared in the Files and Folders pane.
It however does not have any check boxes associated with it there. It's just there.
My apologies if I wasn't complete in my answer above.
Those changes had been made before I posted the question. I've restarted, checked the settings, run the shortcut, turned the settings off/on and restarted again, and the issue stands. If I attempt to run the shortcut on a file in a folder I haven't "allowed" previously, I get that same Alert/Question.
This is a small issue, but it's a part of a more extensive series of actions that will be hamstrung by this type of interruption, so I'm trying nip this early on.
Thanks!
Hello GreaterApe,
Thank you for getting back to us with those details. The best thing to do at this point, is to get in touch with Apple directly at: Get Support
Cheers!
Shortcut App permissions
