Macos Mount Ntfs Volumes

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This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to mount NTFS volumes on MacOS using a command-line tool, along with troubleshooting tips for fixing issues when the app is not functioning properly. The instructions cover the process of unmounting and remounting a specific volume to ensure smooth performance.

Published

August 8, 2022

macos mount ntfs read-only by default.

code from mounty.app

mounty is somehow not working so manual remount is needed.

one needs to click the remount button to mount it again under /Users/jamesbrown/.mounty/Toshiba3000

sudo umount /Volumes/Toshiba3000
sudo mkdir /Volumes/Toshiba3000; sudo mount -t ntfs -o rw,auto,nobrowse /dev/<diskIdentifier> /Volumes/Toshiba3000