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macOS comes with a Open Mac Root Directory. Some of them, like the Download folder, the apps folder, the Documents folder, and so on, can be seen in Mac Finder. But some other system folders, like the macOS Library folder, the usr folder, and so on, are hidden by default from Mac users. Here, we’ll learn about the Mac root directory, which is another system folder. Keep reading to learn more about it.
The root directory is the first or top directory in a hierarchy. It is used mostly in Unix and operating systems that are similar to Unix, such as macOS. The Mac root directory or folder is where data is stored by default on macOS. It has important directories and files and shouldn’t be changed.
By default, the Mac root directory is hidden so that you don’t accidentally make changes that could affect how well your Mac works. It gets the name of the main hard drive from the Finder. If you haven’t changed the name of the drive, it could be the Macintosh HD folder. The root directory is where you can find all the files you store on your Mac’s hard drive.
How to Open Mac Root Directory
Use the Go To Folder Keyboard Shortcut
- Anywhere on the Mac desktop, hit Command+Shift+G, then type / and hit return to jump to root (Macintosh HD)
- If you don’t need frequent access to the root directory, using the keyboard shortcut may make the most sense. Additionally, using the generic / path will always go to the root directory, even if someone renamed “Macintosh HD” to something else, making it universal across all Macs.
Drag & Drop “Macintosh HD” into the Finder Sidebar
- Open a Finder window to any folder other than ‘All My Files’ and click on the titlebar, pulling all the way down to the computer name
- Drag “Macintosh HD” into the Finder sidebar
Show Hard Disks on the Desktop to Reveal “Macintosh HD”
- From anywhere in the Finder, pull down the Finder menu and choose “Preferences”
- Under the “General” tab check the box next to “Hard disks” to immediately show Macintosh HD (and any other connected hard drive)
FAQ
How do I run as root in Mac Terminal?
Use the sudo command to run commands as if you were the superuser. sudo stands for superuser do. You are asked to enter the current user’s password. After asking you for the password for adminUsername, a new shell for that user is opened.
Where is my root directory?
How to find the root folder of your store. Most of the time, the root folder of your store is in the “home” folder. But if you can’t find it, you can go straight to your root directory by using the path “/sub folder/site root folder.”
Where is my device root directory?
As long as ES File Explorer is installed on your Android’s internal storage and your Android is rooted, this will give ES File Explorer root access. Wait until root folders show up. After a second or two, ES File Explorer will refresh. When it’s done, root files and folders should show up on the screen.
How do I run a root file in terminal?
To open it in a TBrowser, type a terminal rootbrowser file.root>. This is the easiest way to do it. This is the same as opening the root prompt and making a TBrowser object: $ root -l root [0] TBrowser “file.