I denied a program access to my OneDrive files. How do I reverse that?
Hello, when I started a program on my Mac, it asked if I wanted to grant it permission to access my OneDrive folders. I clicked “no” accidentally. How can I reverse this? When I go to “manage blocked apps” the program does not appear there.
Hi sam , thanks for reaching out.
To reverse the denial of access to your OneDrive files on a Mac for a specific program, you can adjust the system’s privacy settings, as this is where permissions for file and folder access are managed. Here’s how you can do it:
Steps to Grant Access to OneDrive Folders for the Program:
- Open System Settings:
- Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen and select System Settings (or System Preferences depending on your macOS version).
- Go to Privacy & Security:
- In System Settings, find and click on Privacy & Security (this might be under Security & Privacy if you’re using an older macOS version).
- Select the Files and Folders Section:
- On the left-hand side, scroll down until you see Files and Folders. Click on it.
- This section shows all the applications that have requested access to your files and folders, including your OneDrive folders.
- Look for the Program in the List:
- Find the program that you accidentally denied access to. You should see it listed here, along with the OneDrive folder access request.
- If the program isn’t listed, try launching the program again, which might prompt it to ask for permissions once more.
- Grant Access:
- If the program is listed but has unchecked boxes next to the OneDrive folder, check the appropriate boxes to grant access.
- If the Program Isn’t Listed:
- If the program isn’t appearing in the Files and Folders section, go to the Full Disk Access section (also in Privacy & Security).
- You can add the program manually by clicking the + button and navigating to the program’s location on your Mac.
- Once added, make sure the checkbox next to the program is enabled.
- Restart the Program:
- After adjusting the settings, close and reopen the program. It should now have the necessary permissions to access your OneDrive folders.
Additional Consideration:
- Reinstall the Program: If the above steps don’t work, sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling the program can reset its permissions, prompting it to ask for access again when you launch it.
By following these steps, you should be able to reverse the accidental denial of access and allow the program to interact with your OneDrive files.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask, we’re here to help you further if needed.
Your VAF Team.
