macOS

Learn about macOS specific setup and requirements

Privacy Controls on macOS

Depending on the version of macOS your machines are running - HiddenApp may need access to some or all of the following permissions: macOS Monterey (12) Privacy Controls Location: Location, network data and last seen Camera: iSight photos Input Mo...

What versions of macOS does HiddenApp work with?

We support the following versions of macOS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) macOS 10.14 (Mojave) macOS 10.15 (Catalina) macOS 11 (Big Sur) macOS 12 (Monterey) macOS 13 (Ventura) HiddenApp may work with earlier versions, however, but we do not actively d...

How to grant macOS permissions to HiddenApp

Please follow these steps to ensure all the necessary HiddenApp permissions have been granted on you macOS device. 1. Click on system preferences 2. Click Privacy  & Security, then select Location Services 3. S witch on  Hidden-Location  (You m...

How to Uninstall HiddenApp on macOS

There are three ways to uninstall HiddenApp. Using the HiddenApp Uninstaller application 1. Download the application from this link . 2. Launch the uninstaller app 3. Click on Uninstall button to complete Uninstallation Manually You can uninstall...

Device Showing As Not Activated

If a device is showing as not activated, it could mean one of three things: HiddenApp has not been installed on the device. The installation has cached, meaning it will take a few minutes at most to show as active (w e recommend restarting the dev...

How to enroll a macOS device (personal)

In order to enroll your macOS device please follow these steps: 1. Click on Device Enrollment 2. Click on macOS 3. Click on the Download button 4. Then follow the installation instructions on the page

How to enroll macOS fleets

In order to enroll your macOS fleet, please follow these steps: 1. Click on Device Enrolment 2. Click on macOS 3. Click on Enrol multiple devices 4. Download the .CSV template by clicking download at the bottom left of your screen and complete the...

Set a Firmware Password on your MacOS device

To prevent your MAC device from a hard reset in the event your device goes missing, you should set a FirmWare Password. To set a FirmWare Password, please follow these steps: Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold these two keys: Command ...

Enable FileVault for MacOS

To protect the data on your macOS device in event the device goes missing, we  recommend enabling  FileVault. To set a FirmWare Password, please follow these steps: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Click the F...

How to remotely accept permissions for MacOS devices?

With Full Disk Access permission enabled, HiddenApp will force the Location permissions every 15 minutes if the permissions are unchecked. You can remotely accept the Full Disk Access Permission by deploying a Privacy Preferences Policy Control (P...

What steps should I take after installing HiddenApp on my Mac or PC?

Create an accessible user account An accessible user account will allow other people to use your Mac temporarily without knowing your main user account password. This is good for HiddenApp’s cause as it will encourage any person in possession of y...

How to enroll a macOS device

In order to enrol a single macOS device, please follow these steps: 1. Click on Device Enrollment 2. Click on macOS 3. Click on Enrol a single device 4. Enter your device's details 5. Download HiddenApp and install it on the enrolled device 6. Y o...

How to Force HiddenApp's Permissions on macOS Ventura

After installing HiddenApp on your MacOS Ventura device, please follow these steps to force the required permissions:  1. Open System Settings and Navigate to Privacy & Security 2. Select Location Services and enable location permission for Hidden...