{"id":4096,"date":"2019-12-09T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/remotemouse.net\/blog\/?p=4096"},"modified":"2026-01-02T05:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T04:27:00","slug":"granting-access-on-macos-mojave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.remotemouse.net\/blog\/granting-access-on-macos-mojave\/","title":{"rendered":"Granting Access on macOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Since macOS Mojave, the system starts to require authorization when using Remote Mouse or a specific feature for the first time, which is similar to how you authorize an app on your iPhone. Without proper authorization, Remote Mouse will not be able to work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first time to use Remote Mouse after connecting to the Mac, you will be prompted to grant access. Choose “Open System Preferences” and add Remote Mouse to Accessiblity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you did not authorize properly in the above steps, you need to do it manually. Go to Mac System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Click the lock icon in the lower left corner and enter your Mac password to unlock it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Click the plus sign and add Remote Mouse to the whitelist.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Click the lock icon again to prevent further changes (optional).<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Automation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There’s no need to manually add Remote Mouse to Automation, as it will be requested automatically by the system when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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