GUIDE

How to enable macOS Accessibility permission for Tapquence

Why Mac automation needs Accessibility access, how to enable it and how to reset a permission that still appears blocked.

6 min read5 stepsBefore you startTapquence in ApplicationsAdministrator accessTapquence closed first
Step 1

Before you start

Use the installed Tapquence app. Review the current Tapquence screen and the requirements above before changing anything.

  • Tapquence in Applications
  • Administrator access
  • Tapquence closed first
How to enable macOS Accessibility permission for Tapquence in the current Tapquence app
Step 2

Open permissions

Tapquence needs macOS Accessibility permission before it can send the mouse and keyboard actions you explicitly add to a workflow. macOS keeps this permission off by default and you remain in control of whether it is granted.

Quick answer

Move Tapquence to the Applications folder, open System Settings, choose Privacy & Security, open Accessibility and enable Tapquence. Quit and reopen the installed copy after changing the permission.

Enable Accessibility access step by step

1. Quit any copy of Tapquence that is running from Downloads or a mounted disk image.

2. Move Tapquence into the Applications folder and open that installed copy.

3. Open Apple menu → System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.

4. Unlock the setting if macOS asks, then switch Tapquence on.

5. Quit and reopen Tapquence so the running app receives the updated permission.

If Tapquence still says access is blocked

A stale entry can point to an older copy of the app. Remove the existing Tapquence entry from Accessibility, confirm the app is in Applications, reopen it and grant access again. Restarting the Mac can also clear a process that retained the previous permission state.

Why this permission is required

Accessibility access allows an approved app to control interface input. Tapquence uses it to perform the clicks, movement and keystrokes in your workflow. The permission does not make every automation appropriate: always follow the rules of the application, employer, game or platform you use.

Step 3

Verify access

Run the smallest useful example once and verify the result before enabling repetition or relying on the complete workflow.

SuccessTapquence reports that Accessibility access is available and a harmless test action can run.
TipmacOS permissions belong to the exact installed app copy. Avoid approving a copy still running from Downloads or a disk image.
Step 4

Fix stale access

1. Check the starting state

Confirm the installed app, target, folder or meeting is the one described in this guide.

2. Test one change

Reduce the workflow to the smallest failing action and change only one setting at a time.

3. Re-run safely

Use harmless data, add more time where needed and keep the stop control available.

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Step 5

Continue learning

Continue with the matching Tapquence feature or move through the guide sequence.

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