It happens quite rarely that you need to disable System Integrity Protection, because this security component a macOS does not affect the running of applications or other features and functionality of macOS. SIP is a system that helps prevent unauthorized changes to the operating system and its applications.
In other words, SIP works by blocking access to certain critical system files and folders, as well as limiting the ability of unauthorized applications to modify or execute code. This helps to protect macOS against malware and other types of cyber attacks.
How you can disable System Integrity Protection (SIP) on Mac (M and Intel)?
If you need to disable System Integrity Protection on a Mac with Intel processor or chip Apple M, this operation can only be done from “Recovery Mode”, following the steps in the guide below:
1. Intel: Restart your Mac and after the screen goes black, press and hold the keys: Command - R. You must do this before the operating system loads after restarting.
1. Apple M: Shut down your Mac and wait 10 seconds, then press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
2. Select the icon with options (Options), then click on the continue button (Continue).
3. In the screen that opens, go to Utilities at the top of the bar and open Terminal.
4. Run the command below in Terminal:
csrutil disableYou will need to enter your user password Mac and type "y” to confirm that you want to disable System Integrity Protection.
5. Reboot Mac.
System Integrity Protection is disabled, but it is very important that this protection is reactivated as soon as possible to maintain security and operating system integrity macOS.
