How to Turn off Airdrop on Mac?

How to Turn Off AirDrop on a Mac in 4 Simple Steps

Open Finder .
Click on AirDrop in the left sidebar.
Click on the line that says "Allow me to be discovered by" to open a dropdown menu.
In the dropdown, change it to "No One" so that your Mac cant be discovered.

How do I Turn off AirDrop?

From a Home screen on your Apple ® iPhone ® , navigate: Settings. General. . If an app isnt available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
Tap. AirDrop. .
Select the AirDrop setting: Receiving Off. : AirDrop turned off. Contacts Only.

How do I Turn on my Mac AirDrop?

Open Finder. Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar at the top of your screen.
An AirDrop finder window will open.
Wait a moment for nearby devices to appear.
Drag files you want to share into the AirDrop window to share them instantly.

How do I Turn on AirDrop on Mac?

Open Finder.
Choose AirDrop from the left sidebar.
At the bottom of your screen, you will see “Allow me to be discovered by,” followed by a dropdown menu.
Ensure that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are both turned on and that you are within 30 feet of your iPhone to begin transferring files.

Why is AirDrop Disabled on my Mac?

If your AirDrop isn't working on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, first check that Bluetooth is turned on. To fix an AirDrop connection, also make sure that both devices are discoverable. To get AirDrop working on a Mac, you may need to adjust your firewall settings. Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.