MacOS – Unable to access files with File Sharing in Mac OS High Sierra

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Has anybody know how can we share folder/files from High Sierra?

I can not access files when I followed usual process of going to "System Preferences > File Sharing > Enable AFP and adding users with required privileges”

But, when I do same for Mac having previous OS version (e.g. Sierra) File Sharing works.

Anyone any clues what am I missing?

Best Answer

Gordan's got the issue: To connect to an APFS formatted volume you need to turn OFF sharing via AFP (forcing SMB connection) on the macOS devices you are trying to share.

  1. Open System Preferences (Screen Menu > Apple icon > System Preferences
  2. Select Sharing icon (3rd row, Folder w/ caution sign)
  3. Select File Sharing in Right hand list (check to turn on if not already)
  4. Select Options ... botton on right
  5. UNCHECK Share files and Folder using AFP
  6. Repeat as needed for Mac devices you're trying to share

Then you should be able to connect and log in to the Mac shared on you network as before.

See Apples (very) brief doc Prepare for APFS in macOS High Sierra for other items affected by the change to APFS.

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