Granting Privacy & Security Permissions for Airmail on Mac

<h2>Problem</h2><p>Airmail needs certain macOS permissions to function properly. Without these permissions, it may not be able to access files, contacts, calendars, or send notifications.</p><h2>Solution</h2><h3>How to Grant Permissions</h3><ol><li>Open <strong>System Settings</strong> (Apple menu → System Settings)</li><li>Go to <strong>Privacy & Security</strong></li><li>Grant Airmail access in the following categories:</li></ol><h3>Required Permissions</h3><ul><li><strong>Files and Folders</strong>: Allows Airmail to save attachments and access local folders</li><li><strong>Contacts</strong>: Required for auto-completing email addresses from your Contacts</li><li><strong>Calendars</strong>: Required for calendar integration and event invitations</li><li><strong>Notifications</strong>: Required for new email alerts</li></ul><h3>Optional Permissions</h3><ul><li><strong>Full Disk Access</strong>: May be needed if Airmail needs to access files in protected folders</li><li><strong>Automation</strong>: Required for integration with other apps</li></ul><h3>How to Add Airmail to a Permission Category</h3><ol><li>Click on the permission category (e.g., Files and Folders)</li><li>Click the <strong>+</strong> button or toggle switch</li><li>Find and select <strong>Airmail</strong> from your Applications folder</li><li>You may need to enter your Mac password to confirm</li><li>Restart Airmail after changing permissions</li></ol><h3>After macOS Update</h3><p>macOS updates may reset some permissions. If Airmail stops working after an update, re-check all permissions in Privacy & Security.</p>

Updated on: 03/28/2026