Airdrop Is Secured

What

AirDrop allows you to quickly 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.