Privacy & safety · Permissions and access

What permissions does Storage Studio ask for on my Mac?

Short answer: Mainly Full Disk Access, so it can measure and move protected folders. Beyond that, notifications, an optional login item, and your password or Touch ID only for a few protected actions such as uninstalling system-installed apps.

The main one is Full Disk Access, so it can measure and move protected folders. Beyond that, you'll only see a request when a specific action needs it:

  • Notifications — so the app can tell you about drives, low space and finished jobs.
  • Your password or Touch ID — only for a few protected actions, such as uninstalling an app that was installed by a system installer, or updating protected shortcuts when you switch to a new drive.
  • Login item — if you choose Launch Storage Studio at login.

Storage Studio never asks for Location Services, and it never records your camera or microphone. See Settings.

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