How to Access and Write to NTFS Drives on Mac (M1)

Are you looking for a way to access and write to your NTFS external or USB drives on a Mac? If so, you're in luck. With a few simple steps, you can read and write to these drives without any issues.

Method 2: Using Terminal Command

The terminal is a built-in command disk utility that you can use to manage Mac hard drives and apps. You can add read and write support to NTFS drives using Terminal command lines.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Go to Finder > Applications > Utilities > Double-click to open Terminal.

2. Type the following command lines one by one in Terminal and press Return:

```

sudo /usr/local/bin/ntfs-3g /dev/disk2s1 /Volumes/NTFS -olocal -oallow_other

```

Replace `/dev/disk2s1` with the drive name of the NTFS disk.

3. After running this command, you'll see your NTFS drive shows up on the Mac desktop.

Unmount and Re-Mount NTFS Drive

To unmount and re-mount the NTFS drive, follow these steps:

1. Open Terminal and type the following command lines one by one in Terminal and press Return:

```

umount /Volumes/NTFS

ntfs-3g /dev/disk2s1 /Volumes/NTFS -olocal -oallow_other

```

Replace `/dev/disk2s1` with the drive name of the NTFS disk.

Note

While this method is unstable on macOS 10.12 and newer versions, it may still work for some users. For a stable solution, consider using EaseUS NTFS for Mac, which provides read and write support to NTFS drives.

By following these steps, you can access and write to your NTFS external or USB drives on your Mac (M1) without any issues.

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