To ensure AnyDesk functions optimally on a Mac, especially after a fresh installation or a macOS update, it’s crucial to grant it specific permissions. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Accessibility Permission:
- Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner and select “System Preferences.”
- Navigate to “Security & Privacy.”
- Open the “Privacy” tab.
- Select “Accessibility” from the left pane.
- Click the padlock at the bottom-left to make changes (password may be required).
- Find AnyDesk in the right-hand list and check the box next to it. If it’s not listed, add it by clicking the ‘+’ button, navigating to the Applications folder, and selecting AnyDesk.
- Screen Recording Permission:
- Under the “Privacy” tab in “Security & Privacy” settings, choose “Screen Recording” from the left pane.
- Click the padlock at the bottom-left if it’s locked.
- Check the box next to AnyDesk or add it using the ‘+’ button if it’s not listed.
- Full Disk Access Permission (if necessary):
- Still in the “Privacy” tab, select “Full Disk Access” from the left pane.
- Unlock the padlock if needed.
- Grant access to AnyDesk using the same method as above.
- Camera and Microphone Permissions (if using these features):
- In the “Privacy” tab, grant AnyDesk access to the camera and microphone by selecting each category on the left and then adding/checking AnyDesk on the right.
- Other Permissions:
- Depending on your needs, you might also need to grant permissions for “Files and Folders” or other categories. Follow the same process as above for these permissions.
- Final Step:
- After setting the necessary permissions, restart AnyDesk or your Mac to ensure all changes take effect.
