How to set up BeeDrive for desktop on my Mac computer?
How to set up BeeDrive for desktop on my Mac computer?
Purpose
This article will guide you through the process of setting up BeeDrive on your Mac computer. If you are using a Mac with Apple silicon, you need to allow kernel extensions. Apple disables these extensions for third-party applications by default, but rest assured that these modifications are safe and necessary for BeeDrive to function properly. All kernel extensions used by BeeDrive are approved by Apple and pose no threat to your computer's security.
Follow this tutorial article on a mobile device or another computer while your Mac is rebooting during the setup. Alternatively, you may also watch the tutorial video on YouTube for instructions.
Note:
- The following instructions are based on macOS 14. The exact wording of the user interface on your computer may vary slightly based on your system's version and your localization.
Environment
- macOS 12.0 and above
- BeeDrive for desktop installed. If not, please download the desktop software according to the specification of your Mac
Resolution
Step 1: Check chips on your Mac
Please check if your Mac computer is equipped with Apple silicon or Intel processors from the Apple website, and set up your computer according to your condition.
For Mac with Apple silicon
Apple menu icon at the top > Restart….For Mac with Intel processors
Step 2: Allow identified developers
- Go to System Settings > Security & Privacy and scroll down to the Security section. Select App Store and identified developers.
- In the section below that says "System software from develop 'Synology Inc.' was blocked from loading" or "'BeeDrive' was blocked to protect your Mac," click Allow. Then, enter your password.
- Shut down your Mac to apply the settings. Afterward, restart your Mac. BeeDrive for desktop will automatically open to confirm if the setup is complete. Click Confirm.
Step 3: Allow full disk access
- Go to Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access.
- Turn on the BeeDrive toggle.
- Return to BeeDrive for desktop and click Setup Completed. Now, you can start your BeeDrive journey!
Note:
- To ensure performance and compatibility with macOS 14 and above, it is required to update BeeDrive before using BeeDrive for desktop. The desktop software will guide you through the process. If you couldn't update it successfully, try the following methods and update again later:
- Close any other applications that are using BeeDrive.
- Click the
Apple menu icon > Log Out, then log in again to eject your BeeDrive. - Shut down your Mac and unplug BeeDrive from your computer, then start up your computer again. Afterward, plug BeeDrive into your computer.