Warning
Create a Time Machine backup before major updates, disk operations, or security changes on macOS.
What you will achieve
Understand why macOS blocks some apps and how to grant permissions without disabling security.
1) Check app trust state
When opening blocked apps, use Privacy & Security to review developer and notarisation prompts.
2) Manage privacy permissions
- Review Camera, Microphone, Full Disk Access, and Accessibility lists.
- Grant only to apps you trust and actively use.
3) Verify Gatekeeper policy
spctl --status