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# Privileged File Operations

An entitlement that permits apps to create symbolic links, replace files, and set file attributes.

## Discussion

Add this entitlement to your app before you call <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/AppKit/NSWorkspace/requestAuthorization(to:completionHandler:)> to request permission to perform privileged file operations.
If someone grants your app permission, pass the authorization you receive to <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Foundation/FileManager/init(authorization:)> and use the <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Foundation/FileManager> you create to perform the operation.

To request this entitlement for your app, [fill out the request form](https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/privileged-file-operations/).

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