macOS User Guide
- Welcome
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- Work across devices using Continuity
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Use iPhone with Desk View
- Stream audio and video with AirPlay
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Hand off between devices
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Make and receive phone calls on your Mac
- Sync music, books and more between devices
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright
Allow access to system configuration files
Some apps and websites can access your system configuration files to provide you with services and features. For example, an app might change a configuration file to set your Mac to perform certain functions.
To authorise an app or a website to use your system configuration files, click Allow in the dialogue. If you don’t want to authorise the use of your system configuration information, click Don’t Allow.
If you allow third-party apps or websites to use your system configuration files, any information they collect is governed by their terms and privacy policies. It’s recommended that you learn about the privacy practices of those parties.
You can review and change which apps and websites can use system configuration files in Privacy & Security settings.
Choose Apple menu 
in the sidebar, then click Full Disk Access on the right. (You may need to scroll down.)