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# Automation

Next, we need to give AlbumFiler permission to send Apple Events over to Photos. 

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1. Click on the **Verify Photos** button. A prompt will appear from macOS asking you to grant AlbumFiler permission to communicate with the Photos app using AppleScript.
2. Click **Allow**.

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When Photos automation has been verified, you will see this screen. You can now click **Next** to go to the next onboarding step.

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