> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.albumfiler.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.albumfiler.com/onboarding/accessibility.md).

# Accessibility

AlbumFiler requires Accessibility permissions to operate. For a new install, if AlbumFiler does not already have Accessibility permissions, click Next from the Welcome screen to display the following screen. 

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You will need to grant Accessibility permissions to AlbumFiler so it can perform actions against the Photos application, such as:

* Getting the list of folders and albums
* Importing media into albums
* Slideshow controls
* Opening albums and folders
* Creating new albums and folders

Follow the steps below to grant Accessibility permissions to AlbumFiler:

1. Click **Open Accessibility**.
2. The **System Settings** application will open to the **Accessibility** pane of the **Privacy & Security** section.
3. AlbumFiler will show this screen where you will **click and drag the AlbumFiler icon** over to the **Accessibility** pane.

{% hint style="warning" %}
If there is another **AlbumFiler** entry in the Accessibility section, you may need to remove it before the drag and drop can work. Select the **AlbumFiler** entry and click the minus button in the bottom-left of the list of application.
{% endhint %}

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When you have successfully dragged the AlbumFiler icon, you will see this screen:

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