What
AirDrop allows you to quicky share files between Apple devices.
Why you should secure AirDrop
When AirDrop is set to receive files from Everyone, it also allows malicious files to be
downloaded from unknown devices. If you select
Contacts Only it may expose personal information to devices in the same area.
Time to fix
<1 minute
How to disable AirDrop
- Open Finder, click AirDrop in the sidebar.
- Under Allow me to be discovered by select Contacts Only or No One. You
can also set this in System Settings under General and AirDrop & Handoff
- You can find AirDrop shortcut in your macOS Notification Center shortcuts.
- If you're turning it on and off regularly, add it as a fixed shortcut into your menu bar by
configuring it in the Dock & Menu Bar in System Settings.
How to disable on Monterey and older
- Open Finder, click AirDrop in the sidebar.
- Under Allow me to be discovered by select Contacts Only or No One.
- You can find AirDrop shortcut in your macOS Notification Center shortcuts.
- If you're turning it on and off regularly, add it as a fixed shortcut into your menu bar by
configuring it in the Dock & Menu Bar in System Settings.
