Accessing hidden files on a Mac is useful for a lot of troubleshooting. It can help find files you need to fix problems, and it’s also where Apple hides some of the more sensitive system files. After all, you can’t break what you can’t see. In any case, we’ll show you how to lift the veil and check out hidden files on any Mac.
This tutorial was written on a 2020 MacBook Air running macOS Monterey 12.4.