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macOS Permissions for WebWork Desktop Tracker

To ensure WebWork Desktop Tracker functions properly on macOS, you and your workspace members will need to grant it a few permissions. These are:

  • Accessibility permissions
  • Screen recording permissions
  • Automation permissions

Accessibility permissions

WebWork Desktop Tracker needs accessibility permissions for activity tracking. Specifically, the app uses these permissions to monitor the mouse, keyboard, and scroll wheel activity of workspace members.

To grant accessibility permissions:

  • In the Settings, go to Privacy and Security > Accessibility
  • Enable the toggle next to WebWork
macOS Accessibility settings for WebWork Time Tracker

Screen recording permissions

The desktop tracker uses screen recording permissions to take periodic screenshots.

To grant screen recording permissions:

  • In the Settings, go to Privacy and Security > Screen Recording
  • Enable the toggle next to WebWork
macOS Screen & System Audio Recording settings for WebWork Time Tracker

Automation permissions

The app uses automation permissions to track app and website usage.

To grant automation permissions:

  • In the Settings, go to Privacy and Security > Automation
  • Expand the WebWork dropdown
  • Enable the toggles for System Events and all web browsers
macOS Automation settings for WebWork Time Tracker


WebWork will now be able to track activity and take screenshots on macOS.

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