How to Delete Other Users Storage on Mac [Undelete Tips Included]

If you're worried because your Mac storage is full and you can't install new programs and save files, this article will show you the solution with detailed steps! Besides, EaseUS software can help you undelete files quickly and safely!

Why Is the "Other Users" Storage so High on Mac

macOS provides users with separate accounts with files that are protected from other users. This means that you can't see, access, or delete files from other user accounts unless you have a root user account.

For security, the root user account is disabled on macOS, named with your Mac's user name, storing your desktop files, downloads, pictures, documents, movies, music, and any public files. Once the account has been enabled, you can delete files from individual user accounts.

How Do I Delete Other Users on My Mac Storage

If you have set up a Root User account, you can access other users' accounts on your Mac to delete files and conserve storage space. However, you should notice that deleting the "Other Users" storage can help you free up Mac space, but you may probably lose your Mac data.

Therefore, consider backing up your Mac via Time Machine in advance. You can also install the powerful EaseUS software, which provides an all-in-one backup and data recovery feature to protect your data.

Then, here are the steps to delete the Other Users storage on a Mac:

Step 1. Click on the Apple menu and then click "System Settings".

Step 2. Click "Users and Groups".

Step 3. Click the "Lock" button and then enter a previously established administrator username and password to authenticate.

Step 4. Select the "Edit..." or "Join..." button at the page's bottom, and click "Open Directory Utility..." at the bottom of the window.

Step 5. Click "Go > Computer" and select the main hard drive.

Step 6. Select "Users" and the user's main folder. Double-click on any folder you want to access, option-click, and select "Move to Trash".

The user information is deleted to free up your Mac storage space. Therefore, deleting your home folder will cause the user folder files to be lost, including your desktop files, downloads, documents, etc. If this post is helpful, share it on your SNS to help others learn how to delete the "Other USers" storage on a Mac.

Extra Tip: How to Undelete the Other Users Storage on Mac

If you have backups, of course, you can certainly restore Mac from Time Machine or other backups, but if you're not sure if your backup solution will work, don't try it again and again, or even store the data on the hard disk where it was lost - this can cause permanent data loss!

The fastest and most direct way is to turn to Mac data recovery software after you delete some essential files by mistake.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac is one of the most popular Mac file recovery tools that helps users recover permanently deleted files quickly and safely. Without any technical background, you can easily recover your accidentally deleted files based on the instructions here:

Step 1. Select the location and scan

Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac and choose the disk where you lost data. Then, click "Search for lost files" to start scanning.

Step 2. Filter and preview lost files

After the scan, use the file format filter on the left or upper right corner to find the deleted files you need.

Step 3. Recover lost data or files

You can double-click a file to preview its content, or choose multiple files to recover them at once. Click "Recover" to restore the lost data to a local or cloud drive.

Conclusion

This post introduces what "Other Users" is and how to delete it and undelete it. Install EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac once you accidentally delete important data.

Delete Other Users Storage on Mac FAQs

Here are questions people frequently ask when they search for how to delete and undelete the "Other Users" storage on a Mac:

1. What is the other storage on my Mac?

The "Other" tab in Mac storage stores various sources and files. It includes macOS system and temporary files (such as Word temporary files), cached data, app extensions, fonts, user-generated content, common file types, user library files, and any files your Mac's search system doesn't recognize.

2. How do I delete all user data on Mac?

You can delete all user data by formatting your Mac hard drive or factory resetting it. Here are the steps:

1. Click the Apple menu and choose "System Settings > General".
2. Click "Reset > Erase All Content and Settings" on the right.