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# NSLocationUsageDescription

A message that tells people why the app is requesting access to their location information.

## Discussion

Use this key in a macOS app that accesses the user’s location information. In an iOS app, use [`NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription`](/documentation/BundleResources/Information-Property-List/NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription) or [`NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription`](/documentation/BundleResources/Information-Property-List/NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription) instead.

> Important:
> This key is required if your macOS app uses APIs that access the user’s location information.

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