Resolve Operation Not Permitted Error in Terminal on Mac - VicPhanDevOps/mac GitHub Wiki

• The following solution for if you receive an error saying “Operation Not Permitted” in the terminal on Mac.
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• Expand the Apple menu and select “System Preferences…”
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• Select “Security & Privacy.”
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• Select “Privacy” tab, scroll down and click “Full Disk Access.” Select the lock icon.
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• Log in with your admin credentials.
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• Scroll down the menu and select “Terminal” checkbox.
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• Select “Quit & Reopen.”
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• Press the command and Q keys to quit System Preferences and go back to the Terminal.
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• Type ls and press return key to list contents of directory and there won’t be an error this time around.
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