Full control in the macOS Terminal means the ability to execute commands with administrator rights (root). This allows you to:
- Install and remove system applications.
- Change system files and settings.
- Manage access rights to files and folders.
- Start and stop system services.
- Perform other tasks that require elevated privileges.
For macOS Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia:
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Go to the “Privacy and Security” section.
3. Go to the “Disk Access” subsection.
4. At the end of the list, click the “+” button.
5. Go to: Programs > Utilities. Select the Terminal application.
The Terminal app now has full access to your Mac drive.
6. Go back to the Privacy and Security section.
7. Go to the “Application Management” subsection. Repeat the process as with the “Disk Access” subsection.
Done! Now the terminal has full rights for all operations, copying, pasting, deleting, etc.
For macOS Monterey, Big Sur and below:
1. Open system settings.
2. Go to the “Protection and Security” section.
3. Go to the “Confidentiality” subsection.
4. Select the “Disk Access” section.
5. Click the “+” button.
6. Go to: Programs > Utilities. Select the Terminal application. The Terminal app now has full access to your Mac drive.
Done! Now the terminal has full rights for all operations, copying, pasting, deleting, etc.
