Find Library Folder on Mac | Show ~/Library

How do I find the Library folder on Mac? Finding the Library folder on a Mac is straightforward and can be accomplished using several methods. Keep reading this passage to quickly locate the Library folder on a Mac.

Fonts and other resources needed by applications that are accessible to all Mac users are contained in the Library folder. Usually, we don't save new folders and files in the Library folder on the Mac.

Where is the Library folder on Mac? How do I find it? This folder is usually hidden, but you can access it in Finder with various solutions.

Method 1. How to Find Library Folder on Mac via Go to Folder

The simplest way to find the Library folder on a Mac is by applying the Go menu and the Go to Folder option. Check the following guide to locate and open the Library folder on a Mac quickly:

Step 1. Click the Go tab from the menu bar.

Step 2. If the Library option appears in the drop-down menu with other folders like Applications, Downloads, and Documents, click it to open the Library folder directly. If not, proceed to the next step.

Step 3. Choose "Go to Folder…" in the drop-down menu.

Step 4. The Finder window will then open. Type in ~/Library to open the Library folder on the Mac.

Method 2. How to Access Library Folder on Mac in Finder

Usually, you cannot see the Library folder even if you know the exact location of this folder. This folder is hidden by default, and you can show the hidden Library folder on Mac with the following steps:

Step 1. Click the Go menu and choose the "Home" option this time.

Step 2. Go to Users > admin folder, and you'll find the Library folder is not in the admin folder.

Step 3. Right-click on the blank and choose "Show View Options" to unhide the folder on Mac.

Step 4. Then, ensure the checkbox beside "Show Library Folder" is checked. Then, you'll view the Library folder in the admin folder now.

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Method 3. How to Show Hidden Library Folder on Mac in Terminal

Here's an advanced way to show a hidden Library folder on Mac with command lines. You can type in commands in Terminal and make the Library folder available in Finder.

Step 1. Open the Utilities folder on Mac and open Terminal.

Step 2. Type in chflags nohidden ~Library in the Terminal window and press the Enter key.

Method 4. How to Find Library Folder on Mac with Data Recovery Software

If you want to find the Library folder to check some essential files that are not there in the end, you should check the Trash or apply data recovery software on Mac.

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With this professional and reliable Mac data recovery software, you can easily recover deleted folders on Mac, and it also helps you recover items in the folder as well. With this recovery tool, you can easily retrieve deleted items from the Library, Downloads, Applications, and Documents folder. No matter whether you want to find pictures, videos, audio files, or emails, the EaseUS recovery tool can help you.

Check this guide to access the Library folder on the Mac:

Step 1. Select the drive from which you need to find files or folders and click the "Search for lost files" button.

Step 2. This Mac recovery software will immediately scan the disk, and you can select the "Path" tab to locate the Library folder quickly.

Step 3. After finding the files you want, you can choose "Recover" and select a new location to save them. Before that, some files are available to preview.

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Summary

You can easily find and access the Library folder on your Mac by following these four tutorials. If you encounter accidental data loss or can't find files on Mac, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac can definitely help.

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View Library Folder on Mac FAQs

Find more information about our topic throughout this FAQ part:

1. How can I find the hidden Library folder on the Mac?

Follow these steps to find the hidden Library folder on your Mac:

• Choose the Go menu and select the "Home" option.
• Go to Users > Username folder, right-click on the blank, and choose "Show View Options" to unhide the folder on your Mac.
• Check the checkbox of "Show Library Folder" to show the hidden Library folder in Finder on the Mac.

2. Where is my Library folder on the MacBook?

You'll have many ways to access the Library folder on a MacBook. You can click the Go to Folder option from the Go menu and paste ~/Library to check the detailed location of your Library folder.

3. Why is my Library folder missing on Mac?

If you find some folders are missing on the Mac, there are two possible reasons: the folder is deleted or hidden. You can check the Trash folder to get back the deleted Library folder and show the hidden Library folder in Mac Finder.