tccutil MacOS command
The MacOS tccutil command allows users to manage application access to protected data such as contacts, calendars, and photos. By using tccutil, users can reset permissions, add or remove specific apps from accessing sensitive data, and troubleshoot permission-related issues. This command-line tool is helpful for controlling privacy settings and ensuring that only trusted applications have access to personal information on a Mac device.
tccutil Syntax:
Section titled “tccutil Syntax:”tccutil command [option] serviceOptions:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| —insert | Allows the specified service access |
| —remove | Denies access for the specified service |
| —reset | Resets all decisions for the specified service |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| command | The action to be performed (insert, remove, reset) |
| service | The service or application to grant or revoke access |
tccutil bash Examples:
Section titled “tccutil bash Examples:”Reset Camera Access
Section titled “Reset Camera Access”tccutil reset CameraResets the camera access permissions for all applications on your macOS system.
Add Calendar Access for Terminal
Section titled “Add Calendar Access for Terminal”tccutil allow Calendar /usr/bin/bashGrants calendar access permission to the Terminal application.
Deny Microphone Access for Zoom
Section titled “Deny Microphone Access for Zoom”tccutil deny Microphone us.zoom.xosRevokes microphone access permission for the Zoom application.
Reset Accessibility Access
Section titled “Reset Accessibility Access”tccutil reset AccessibilityResets accessibility permissions for all applications on your macOS system.
Add Reminders Access for Safari
Section titled “Add Reminders Access for Safari”tccutil allow Reminders /Applications/Safari.appGrants reminders access permission to the Safari application.
List Contacts Access
Section titled “List Contacts Access”tccutil list ContactsLists the apps that have requested access to contacts on your macOS system.
How do I reset privacy permissions using tccutil in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I reset privacy permissions using tccutil in MacOS?”To reset privacy permissions for a specific application in MacOS, you can use the tccutil command with the reset option. This will prompt the user to reauthorize the application.
tccutil reset AppleEventsHow do I grant accessibility permissions using tccutil in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I grant accessibility permissions using tccutil in MacOS?”To grant accessibility permissions to an application in MacOS, you can use the tccutil command with the insert option. This will add the specified application to the list of apps with accessibility permissions.
tccutil insert Accessibility com.example.appHow do I check if an application has a certain permission using tccutil in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I check if an application has a certain permission using tccutil in MacOS?”To check if a specific application has a certain permission in MacOS, you can use the tccutil command with the info option. This will display the status of the specified permission for the application.
tccutil info SystemPolicyAllFilesHow do I remove a specific application from privacy permissions using tccutil in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I remove a specific application from privacy permissions using tccutil in MacOS?”To remove a specific application from privacy permissions in MacOS, you can use the tccutil command with the remove option. This will revoke the specified permission for the application.
tccutil remove Camera com.example.appHow do I manage access to contacts using tccutil in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I manage access to contacts using tccutil in MacOS?”To manage access to contacts for a specific application in MacOS, you can use the tccutil command with the enable or disable options. This will enable or disable contact access for the specified application.
tccutil enable Contacts com.example.apptccutil disable Contacts com.example.appHow do I clear all privacy permissions using tccutil in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I clear all privacy permissions using tccutil in MacOS?”To clear all privacy permissions for all applications in MacOS, you can use the tccutil command with the reset option and AppleEvents as the target. This will reset all privacy permissions, requiring users to reauthorize apps.
tccutil reset AppleEventsHow do I manage access to calendar using tccutil in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I manage access to calendar using tccutil in MacOS?”To manage access to the calendar for a specific application in MacOS, you can use the tccutil command with the insert or remove options. This will add or remove calendar access for the specified application.
tccutil insert Calendar com.example.apptccutil remove Calendar com.example.appApplications of the tccutil command
Section titled “Applications of the tccutil command”- Resetting privacy permissions for applications
- Managing privacy settings for accessibility, contacts, and calendar
- Controlling which apps have access to the microphone and camera
- Granting or revoking access to location services
- Handling notifications and system events permissions