Can not turn File Sharing on

Catalina 10.15.7

I'm trying to turn File Sharing on but the box won't check. It isn't greyed out, just won't check on. Most of the other boxes will check and uncheck.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 23, 2025 8:33 AM

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2 replies

MartinR

Level 7

25,430 points

Oct 23, 2025 9:59 AM in response to elizabeth e.

Shut down (power off state), then restart your Mac. See if that clears it up.

elizabeth e. Author

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Oct 24, 2025 2:41 PM in response to MartinR

Ive done that.

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