How do I get my Mac to recognize NTFS?

Enable NTFS write support in Terminal

  1. Open Terminal on your Mac.
  2. Connect the drive formatted as NTFS.
  3. Enter this command: sudo nano /etc/fstab.
  4. Scroll to the end of the list, and enter this command: LABEL=NAME none ntfs rw, auto, nobrowse.
  5. Press Control+O on your Mac keyboard.
  6. Press Control+X on your keyboard.

How do I mount an NTFS drive on a Mac?

How to use iBoysoft NTFS for Mac to mount NTFS drives on Mac? Step 1: Download, install and launch iBoysoft NTFS for Mac on your computer. Step 2: Connect your Windows NTFS external hard drive to your Mac. Then, you’ll be able to open your NTFS drive and write to it after the drive has been mounted successfully.

Why won’t my Mac mount my external hard drive?

One of the main reasons why drives fail to mount is if the drive isn’t receiving enough power. If the drive is powered via a USB-A cable you need to check that adequate power is being delivered to the drive.

Can a Mac read a NTFS external hard drive?

macOS only supports reading NTFS on Mac. You can view the stored files on the Windows NTFS disk on Mac. However, you can not move, copy, edit, etc., the files on NTFS drives on Mac by default.

Why isn’t my USB showing up on my Mac?

Sometimes your Mac detects the USB drive but doesn’t show it on the desktop. Hence, you ought to go to Finder > Preferences > General and ensure the “External disks” option is ticked. At that point, you’ll see the USB drive appearing on the Mac.

Why is an external hard drive not showing up?

Common issues include: Outdated drivers – Your existing drivers may be corrupted. Or, they may need updating to establish communication between the external hard drive and your system. Faulty connection – Try plugging the external hard drive into a different port to see if it’s a port-related issue.