> 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.
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 %}
When you have successfully dragged the AlbumFiler icon, you will see this screen:
