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User profile for user: k-art-gua
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My mac wont accept or send airdrops

I have been trying to airdrop things to my Mac and it will continuously say it failed. when I try to send things using my Mac it doesn't go through. I have tried to turn it on and off (Macbook and airdrop) and it still doesn't change anything. I don't remember when it started but I would like it fixed. Does anyone have any ideas on how i can get my airdrop to work?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Oct 25, 2023 12:28 PM

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User profile for user: WheelieNick
WheelieNick
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Posted on Oct 25, 2023 1:53 PM

Hi there


Please try this


Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder, then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting in the AirDrop window. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar setting. If set to receive from Contacts Only, both devices must be signed in to iCloud, and the email address or phone number associated with the sender's Apple ID must be in the Contacts app of the receiving device.

Install the latest software updates for your Mac and other devices.

Make sure that incoming connections aren't blocked in firewall settings:

  • macOS Ventura or later: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings. Click Network in the sidebar, then click Firewall on the right. Click the Options button, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is turned off.
  • Earlier versions of macOS: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Click the Firewall tab, click the lock and enter your administrator password when prompted. Click Firewall Options, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is deselected.


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User profile for user: WheelieNick
WheelieNick
User level: Level 8
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Oct 25, 2023 1:53 PM in response to k-art-gua

Hi there


Please try this


Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder, then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting in the AirDrop window. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar setting. If set to receive from Contacts Only, both devices must be signed in to iCloud, and the email address or phone number associated with the sender's Apple ID must be in the Contacts app of the receiving device.

Install the latest software updates for your Mac and other devices.

Make sure that incoming connections aren't blocked in firewall settings:

  • macOS Ventura or later: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings. Click Network in the sidebar, then click Firewall on the right. Click the Options button, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is turned off.
  • Earlier versions of macOS: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Click the Firewall tab, click the lock and enter your administrator password when prompted. Click Firewall Options, then make sure that “Block all incoming connections” is deselected.


Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support


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My mac wont accept or send airdrops

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