Granting Privacy & Security Permissions for Airmail on Mac

Problem

Airmail needs certain macOS permissions to function properly. Without these permissions, it may not be able to access files, contacts, calendars, or send notifications.

Solution

How to Grant Permissions

1. Open System Settings (Apple menu → System Settings)
2. Go to Privacy & Security
3. Grant Airmail access in the following categories:

Required Permissions

• Files and Folders: Allows Airmail to save attachments and access local folders
• Contacts: Required for auto-completing email addresses from your Contacts
• Calendars: Required for calendar integration and event invitations
• Notifications: Required for new email alerts

Optional Permissions

• Full Disk Access: May be needed if Airmail needs to access files in protected folders
• Automation: Required for integration with other apps

How to Add Airmail to a Permission Category

1. Click on the permission category (e.g., Files and Folders)
2. Click the + button or toggle switch
3. Find and select Airmail from your Applications folder
4. You may need to enter your Mac password to confirm
5. Restart Airmail after changing permissions

After macOS Update

macOS updates may reset some permissions. If Airmail stops working after an update, re-check all permissions in Privacy & Security.