Author:
Judy Howell
Date Of Creation:
3 July 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
To change application permissions on a MAC click on the Apple icon → click on "System Preferences" → click on "Security & Privacy" → click on "Privacy" → click on a service → click the check box to enable an app to add or remove to the selected service.
To step
- Click on the Apple icon. This is the Apple logo and can be found in the top left corner of the menu bar.
- Click on System Preferences.
- Click on the "Security & Privacy" icon. The icon is in the shape of a house.
- Click on Privacy.
- Click on a service in the left pane. The services on the left contain apps of that service's function that appear in the window on the right.
- In front of Location services on the left is for example Cards on the right, because Maps uses location services to provide directions.
- Click the check box next to an app to add or remove permission. Apps marked with a blue check mark have permission to the service marked in the left pane of the window.
- If you don't see any apps here, it's because you don't have one that uses the feature of the selected service.
- If the apps and checkboxes are gray, click the padlock icon in the lower left corner of the window.
- Enter your password.
- Click on Unlock.
- Click on the red "x" button. Your consent changes for the affected apps will be made!
Tips
- Some services, such as “Accessibility”, allow you to add or remove app permissions right from the “Privacy” window.
- To add an app, click +, then click Applications in the left pane of the pop-up window. Click on an application and click Open. Click - to remove an app from the list of accessibility rights.