How to Show Hidden (System) Files and Folders on Mac


This guide shows you how to show hidden system files (e.g. .htaccess) in Finder by default.
Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
Paste the below command into Terminal and press Enter:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
Then, paste the below command into Terminal and press Enter:
killall Finder
Paste the below command into Terminal and press Enter:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
Then, paste the below command into Terminal and press Enter:
killall Finder
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