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Have you been upgraded your Mac to Mojave? And have you noticed that it always pop-up a window ask for a Full Disk Access when you download especially applications after you upgraded to macOS Mojave? You may be cautious about it and hesitated whether to allow it. So what is Full Disk Access and should I allow it?

What is Full Disk Access?

Full Disk Access is a new security feature in macOS Mojave that requires some applications to be given full permission to access a user's protected files, like backup solutions, virus scanners, and hard drive cleaners need access to scan all of your files, including ones locked down by the system and used for other apps like Messages, Safari, Home, Time Machine.

When and How to give full disk access?

Although many applications require Full Disk Access, you cannot accept it all. So in what circumstances can be granted Full Disk Access? First, make sure the app comes from trusted sources. Try to download reliable developer’s apps from the official website or credible download site as possible. Second, there are reasonable explanations to get Full Disk Access. Read the reasons carefully why it needs Full Disk Access and consider whether to allow it or not. In short, follow these two principles when you give the Full Disk Access:

1. Apps come from trusted sources

2. The explanation for Full Disk Access is reasonable

Typically, those apps need to grant Full Disk Access will get the authorization in a pop-up window at installation time. And you can also manage it in the system preference if you want to change your mind.

1. Click the Apple Icon → System Preference.

2. Go to Security & Privacy → Privacy.

3. Find the Full Disk Access and click the “-”“+” to add or remove the items.

4. Click the lock to prevent further changes.

How to protect your privacy and security with Macbooster?

I bet that two of your biggest concerns about granting Full Disk Access are privacy protection and computer security. But with MacBooster you will not worry about that anymore. Published by IObit, world's top system utility and security software provider since 2004, MacBooster, as a one-stop Mac maintenance tool, spare no effort to secure your Mac. MacBooster gives you full protection for your Mac in just a few steps:

1. Download MacBooster from the official site. ( Free Download )

2. Go to Virus & Malware Scan to secure your Mac.

3. Go to Turbo Boost module can fix disk permission issues.

4. Privacy Protection module protects your Mac privacy in-real time.

MacBooster has many other powerful tools which are equally simple to operate. You can try it, and you'll find that your Mac is cleaner and faster than ever. And your privacy is well protected. Don't be afraid of granting full disk access, just remember to read carefully when granting it.

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