Show Hidden Finder Link [new] Jun 2026

Understanding the why helps you choose the right method.

Open Finder → Press Cmd + Shift + . (dot) → Watch the magic happen. show hidden finder link

If you want Finder to show hidden files by default, use the following commands in the Terminal app (located in Applications > Utilities ): Understanding the why helps you choose the right method

macOS hidden file flag chflags forensic "com.apple.FinderInfo" hidden attribute "SetFile -a V" (the command to toggle Finder visibility) show hidden finder link

Look for hidden in the flags column.