Why are access permissions requested for some specific folders?

Hi! I was asked to provide a permission to a specific folder and occasionally pressed "Cancel"


Can someone please tell me how to set up this permission manually for a specific folder.


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iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.6

Posted on Dec 18, 2023 3:26 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2023 8:26 PM

Check the "Files and Folders" and possibly the "Full Disk Access" sections of the Privacy & Security System Settings. There should be an entry there which you may be able to manually toggle to "on".

Control access to files and folders on Mac - Apple Support


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Why are access permissions requested for some specific folders?

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