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FAQs

Should I grant full access to CleanMyMac? ›

Full Disk Access is a security permission that allows the apps you install on your Mac (like CleanMyMac X) to access files, macOS settings, and other apps on your computer. Giving Full Disk Access to CleanMyMac X is easy and absolutely safe. Read more in Full Disk Access for CleanMyMac X.

CleanMyMac X is legitimate software that is safe to download, but you should only get it from the official website or the App Store. An app has undergone a thorough testing and verification process to get a seal of approval from Apple and be present on the App Store.

MacPaw is a trusted software company that many macOS users rely on.

Activate or purchase

Then, activate the app on your Mac: Open CleanMyMac X. Click the Unlock Full Version button in the sidebar on the left, then click Activate Now.

Normally, credible apps would politely explain why they want to access your disk and specify their activity limits. For example, like disk cleaners or disk backup software, apps from the utility category are designed to analyze your disk contents to do their job properly, so giving them “Full Disk Access” makes sense.

To clean hard-to-remove smudges or fingerprints on the display or exterior of your Mac, you can use a cloth moistened with a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution to gently wipe the display or enclosure of your Mac laptop.

Select the plan type you would like to use – a one-year or one-time plan – and how many computers you would like to use it for – one Mac, two Macs, or Three Macs.

CleanMyMac X takes the all extra burden off your system. As a result, your computer gets noticeably speedier. Because life's too short for a slow Mac. Speed up your Mac and make it more responsive with CleanMyMac X.

The owner: MacPaw

CleanMyMac is owned by MacPaw, a Ukrainian company that also has an office in California. It makes a few iOS apps, but is mainly involved in developing tools. MacPaw's reputation is good, the company is fairly transparent and posts photos of team outings and office events on Facebook, for example.

Does CleanMyMac check for viruses? ›

Yes we scan: Anti-malware protection for Mac

Some malware agents mask themselves as normal software, some work stealthily underneath the macOS facade.

CleanMyMac X offers several pricing plans for both a one-time purchase and a subscription.

Otherwise, security features such as the antivirus shield and system scan won't work and Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac will display a Grant Full Disk Access recommendation. To keep your Mac protected, allow Bitdefender full disk access.