---
id: privacy-safety.what-permissions-does-storage-studio-ask-for
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/privacy-safety/what-permissions-does-storage-studio-ask-for
category: "Privacy & safety"
subcategory: "Permissions and access"
question: "What permissions does Storage Studio ask for on my Mac?"
alt_questions:
  - "Which macOS permissions does Storage Studio need?"
  - "Does Storage Studio need accessibility or screen recording?"
  - "Why does Storage Studio ask for permissions?"
  - "Does Storage Studio need my admin password?"
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."
tags: ["permissions", "macos", "privacy"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/privacy-safety/why-does-storage-studio-need-full-disk-access", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/privacy-safety/why-does-storage-studio-ask-for-my-password", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/privacy-safety/does-storage-studio-record-my-camera-or-microphone"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# What permissions does Storage Studio ask for on my Mac?

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](https://storagestudio.us/manual/preferences).