How to Write to NTFS on a Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of being unable to write to your external hard drive because it's formatted in NTFS and your Mac doesn't support this file system by default? Don't worry, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll show you how to write to an NTFS disk on a Mac with ease.

The first step is to ensure that you have administrator privileges on your Mac. If prompted, enter the administrator name and password to gain access. Once logged in as an administrator, follow these steps:

Change Permission if You are the Administrator

If you're not the administrator, don't worry – we'll get to that in a minute. But for now, let's assume you have administrator privileges.

At the bottom right of the window, look for the lock icon. Click on it and select 'Share' from the dropdown menu. In the Sharing & Permissions tab, you'll see a list of users or groups with their respective permissions. If your name is not listed under this column, click on the '+' button to add yourself.

Now, select the disk or folder for which you want to change permission settings. Right-click (or control-click) and choose 'Get Info.' In the resulting window, scroll down to the 'Permissions' section. Click on the lock icon again and enter your administrator password to make changes.

Assign Permissions to Users & Add New Users

Under the 'Privileges' tab, you can assign permissions to users or groups by selecting the corresponding checkboxes. For example, if you want to grant read-only access to a user named 'John,' select the 'Read Only' checkbox next to John's name.

Click 'OK' to save your changes. Now, go back to the disk or folder and right-click (or control-click) to see the updated permission settings.

Change Permissions If You are Not the Administrator

If you're not the administrator but still want to write to an NTFS disk on a Mac, there's hope. Simply ask the administrator to assign permissions to users or add your name in the 'Sharing & Permissions' tab under their account.

If you're using a third-party software like Paragon NTFS or Tuxera NTFS for Mac, you might be able to change permission settings without requiring administrative privileges.

In this article, we've shown you how to write to an NTFS disk on a Mac with ease. By following these simple steps, you'll be able to access and edit files on your external hard drive or network-attached storage (NAS) device without any issues. Remember to always check the permission settings for each disk or folder before attempting to make changes.

So there you have it – writing to NTFS on a Mac is no longer a mystery!

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