Description
This article briefly describes the steps to install the latest version of LucidLink Classic and allow the Kernel Extension in the Security preferences on macOS. More information on managing system extensions on Apple Silicon machines can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211860.
If you have devices enrolled in MDM you can authorize remote management of kernel extensions automatically and change the security policy to allow LucidFS (Team ID "3T5GSNBU6W", Bundle ID "com.lucidlink.lucidfs.filesystems.lucidfs"). Below are the steps for manually changing the Security settings.
For Jamf MDM-managed machines, you can review this KB article: Deploying LucidLink with Jamf Pro MDM
If you're asked to install Rosetta the first time you open the Lucid app install package, then enter your username and password to allow installation to proceed. Rosetta enables a Mac with Apple silicon to use apps built for a Mac with an Intel processor.
You can find more information here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211861
Please note that we are fully Apple Silicon compatible, but in some cases need Rosetta for the graphical user interface.
1. Enter Recovery mode
You need to switch your system to Recovery mode. More information can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mchl82829c17/mac
From a completely shut-down system, press and hold the power button until you see “Loading startup options” (approx. 10 seconds).
Click Options, then click Continue.
When requested, enter the password for an administrator account. Then click "Next"
2. Click Utilities in the Menu Bar and Select Startup Security Utility.
3. Select Security Policy under Startup Security Utility.
First, click Unlock and enter your credentials.
4. Reduced Security
Select Reduced Security and "Allow user management of kernel extensions from identified developers", click OK, and restart your system.
5. Installing LucidLink Classic
If you have installed it before, you may not get the prompt to update the system preferences.
Go to Settings, then to Privacy & Security and allow apps downloaded from the App Store and identified developers. Then click the Allow button.
6. Restart
After the reboot, you can start the LucidLink Classic app and connect to your filespace.