Extensions for sharing with others. Checkbox missing for AirDrop, Mail or Messages.

After an OS upgrade I lost the ability to share images by messages. This happened a couple of versions ago, but I am currently using Ventura 13.2.1. All of the instructions I can find indicate that I should be able to simply add the extension to Messages through this path, System Settings > Privacy & Security > Sharing. However, when I get to the field that enables me to allow extensions for sharing there does not seem to be any option for selecting AirDrop, Mail, or Messages, even though they are listed. I have attached a screenshot of that field. Any help would be appreciated. I never realized how much I used this function until it went AWOL. I have searched the internet for advice regarding this situation, but I have had no luck.

Posted on May 1, 2023 7:23 AM

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Jul 20, 2024 8:04 PM in response to KKeel39

However, when I get to the field that enables me to allow extensions for sharing there does not seem to be any option for selecting AirDrop, Mail, or Messages, even though they are listed.

The checkbox is for enabling and disabling, if possible. It is not possible to disable those; i.e., they are always On.

What are you trying to share and from what app?

I'm well out of Ventura, but the way the sharing extensions work hasn't changed.

Jan 5, 2024 9:09 AM in response to KKeel39

I have the same problem. Would expand on the details but OP nailed it so no need. However, I'm on 13.6 now, so it seems this isn't unique to a version. I see there's been no response here so I have to assume that means it's not a widespread thing. But here I am saying there are at least two of us who haven't been able to figure it out.


Note limited options showing in share menu:



And here's what's enabled for extensions:



I'd love to enable Messages, and I'd love to say I can't because it already is, but clearly it's not an active option for sharing in the share menu, so must be it isn't.

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