Unhiding the Library folder on macOS
Some troubleshooting steps for Daedalus wallet on macOS require access to the Library folder, which is hidden by default. This support article explains several ways to unhide the Library folder so that you can find the Daedalus Mainnet folder in the Application Support folder and proceed with troubleshooting.
Solution:
1. Directly select the Library folder via the "Go" option in Finder:
- Open a new Finder window.
- From the Finder menu bar, select the Go drop-down menu.
- While the Go menu is expanded, hold down the Option key.
- The Library folder should appear. Select the Library folder.
2. Unhide the Library folder using the Finder view options:
- Open a new Finder window.
- Navigate to Macintosh HD > Users > [your login].
- Select View > Show View Options from the Finder menu bar.
- In the View Options dialog box, check the box next to Show Library Folder.
- Once the Show Library Folder option is selected, you will be able to see the Library folder from the Go drop-down menu in the Finder menu bar.
3. Navigate directly to /Library/Application Support/Daedalus Mainnet:
- Open a new Finder window.
- From the Finder menu bar, select the Go drop-down menu.
- Select Go to Folder... from the drop-down menu.
- Type /Library/Application Support/Daedalus Mainnet into the input box.
- Click Go.