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FAQs

Is it safe to give CleanMyMac full disk access? ›

It's normal and safe to give full disk access to system tools when they are: Made by well-known developers with good reputation (like MacPaw, the creators of CleanMyMac X) Notarized by Apple (like CleanMyMac X)

The truth: Scams typically involve fraudulent tactics or hidden costs. CleanMyMac X is a legitimate application with transparent pricing. It's developed by MacPaw, a reputable company with a history of creating reliable macOS software.

No, Apple doesn't recommend it, and most experienced people in this forum would, as noted above, actively discourage you from using it.

CleanMyMac X takes the all extra burden off your system. As a result, your computer gets noticeably speedier. Because life's too short for a slow Mac. Speed up your Mac and make it more responsive with CleanMyMac X.

The Full Disk Access feature is much like a security check at an airport. When you grant “Full Disk Access” to an app, it is added to the whitelist of applications that are now marked as safe to work with your data.

Oleksandr is a Ukrainian tech entrepreneur and investor. He started MacPaw in 2008 at the age of 21. While being a student at the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, he created the first version of CleanMyMac, an app to declutter, optimize and protect Mac devices.

If you're looking for more optimization tools than something that will catch malware, CleanMyMac X is one of the best options for macOS. If you want a solid antivirus, no matter what device you use, other products have proven third-party testing scores for protecting against malware, like McAfee or Norton.

Can I transfer my clean my CleanMyMac to another computer? ›

A basic CleanMyMac X plan, purchased on the MacPaw Store (both a yearly subscription and a one-time purchase), can be used on one computer only. If you need the app on several Macs simultaneously, you may upgrade your plan so that it covers two or five Macs, or purchase extra licenses with a 30% discount.

1. Choose the 'Buy Now' option. 2. Select the plan type you would like to use – a one-year or one-time plan – and how many computers you would like to use it for – one Mac, two Macs, or Three Macs.

Is CleanMyMac X safe to use? Yes, CleanMyMac is safe to use.

To clean the display on your iMac, dampen the cloth that came with your iMac—or another clean, soft, lint-free cloth—with water only, and then wipe the screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, you can moisten the cloth with a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution.

Scan for malware

Its Malware Removal module offers real-time protection from malware and virus threats. CleanMyMac X has a powerful in-depth scan designed for macOS that locates and removes malware in just a few clicks.

We never sell or rent your personal data.

Your Norton product repeatedly prompts you to allow and enable Full Disk Access, even after enabling it on your Mac. It is an operating system issue that occurs whenever you open your existing Norton product after upgrading your operating system to macOS 13 (Ventura) or later.

You can share your CleanMyMac account with another person. The account sharing is done by activation key. Go to macpaw, search for CleanmyMac and click on download. Once downloaded, there will be a yellow box at the bottom left that says if you want to upgrade to the full version.