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Screen recording permission

Understand and fix the macOS Screen & System Audio Recording prompt.

Why macOS asks

ShutterDock needs Screen & System Audio Recording permission before it can capture your screen. This is a macOS privacy control for all screenshot utilities.

Enable permission

  1. Open System Settings.
  2. Choose Privacy & Security.
  3. Open Screen & System Audio Recording.
  4. Enable ShutterDock.
  5. Quit and reopen ShutterDock.

If the app is missing

Open ShutterDock once, start a capture, and return to System Settings. macOS usually lists the app after the first permission request.