---
id: junk-yard.why-are-the-junk-yard-settings-greyed-out
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/junk-yard/why-are-the-junk-yard-settings-greyed-out
category: "Junk Yard"
subcategory: "Troubleshooting the Junk Yard"
question: "Why are the Junk Yard settings greyed out?"
alt_questions:
  - "Can't change Junk Yard settings"
  - "Junk Yard settings disabled"
  - "Junk Yard options not clickable"
short_answer: "The Junk Yard is turned off on this Mac. Switch on Enable Junk Yard on this Mac in Settings → Junk Yard and the other settings become available."
tags: ["settings", "troubleshooting"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/settings/how-do-i-turn-the-junk-yard-on-or-off"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why are the Junk Yard settings greyed out?

Because the Junk Yard is switched off on this Mac. Every setting below **Enable Junk Yard on this Mac** is disabled until that toggle is on. Turn it on in Settings → Junk Yard, and the rest of the options — capturing, shortcuts, curtain and storage — become available.