Where is User Data Stored on Mac?

Posted in  mac | 2022-03-22

Where do I Find my User Folder in the OS X Folder Hierarchy?

Normally, your user folder is located at /Users/johnsmith/ . However for the case that you are in Recovery Mode, your user folder is located at /Volumes/Mac/Users/johnsmith/ .

Where is the User Folder on Mac Catalina?

Go to Finder > Go. Select Go to Folder or use Shift+Command+G Type this exactly: ~/Library. Your user library opens so you can inspect the contents.
Go to Finder > Go. Press the Option Key . If you release the Option key, the Library option disappears from the menu. Select Library. Your user library opens.

How do I See all User Files on a Mac?

Right-click on the folder you want to see (In Finder)
Click Get Info in the drop-down list that occurs.
Click the lock in the bottom-right corner.
Authenticate.
Under Sharing and Permissions click +