How to Disable System Integrity Protection (SIP) on All Mac Computers

Summary: Since macOS High Sierra (macOS 10.13), the system partition is not allowed to be accessed by any other third-party software, those who want to use Bitwar Data Recovery for Mac to scan the system partition should at first disable the SIP. For users who don’t know how to do so, this article will delineate the steps you need to take.

1. Disable System Integrity Protection for Non-M1 Mac

Step 1: Reboot the Mac device into Recovery Mode by pressing Command + R at the same time. Release the key until you see the screen below.

Step 2: Move to Utilities and Run the Terminal App.

Step 3: Now, type the csrutil disable in Terminal Window, and then press Return to disable the SIP.

Step 4: After entering the command, click on the Apple Icon and Choose to Restart Mac Device.

2. Disable System Integrity Protection for M1 Mac

Step 1: Reboot the Mac device into Recovery Mode by pressing Power button untill you see the Option Screen shows up. Hit on the Continue Button.

Repeat the Step 2 and Step 3 from the first method.

You can now re-launch Bitwar Data Recovery for Mac and select the System Partition to be continued the data recovery.

3. Way to Enable System Integrity Protection

Once the recovery is complete, please remember to enter the Recovery Mode to enable the SIP again.

To enable it, please type csrutil enable in the Terminal window and restart your Mac computer. Note: If M1 Mac asks you to confirm and enter the admin password, just follow the steps and finish enabling the SIP.