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title: ❓How to Access the Hidden User Library (macOS)
description: "Polyverse plug-ins store their data in the **User Library** folder on your Mac, which is usually hidden. Here’s an 3 easy ways to access it: A) The ALT key method: 1. **Open Finder** and click on the \"Go\" menu in…"
url: "https://polyversemusic.com/docs/%e2%9d%93how-to-access-the-hidden-user-library-macos/"
updated: "2024-10-08"
category: General
tags:
  - install
  - macOS
  - Manual
  - Quickstart
  - user folder
---

# ❓How to Access the Hidden User Library (macOS)

Polyverse plug-ins store their data in the **User Library** folder on your Mac, which is usually hidden. Here’s an 3 easy ways to access it:

A) The ALT key method:

1. **Open Finder** and click on the "Go" menu in the top menu bar.
2. Hold down the **Option (Alt)** key. You’ll see “Library” appear in the Go menu.
3. Click on “Library” and a new Finder window will open showing the hidden User Library folder.

![How to Access the Hidden User Library (macOS) 1](https://polyversemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mac-1.jpg)

B) The Go to Folder method

1. Click **Go** in the Finder menu, then select **Go to Folder**.
2. Copy and paste this path into the box: ~/Library
3. Press **Enter**.

![How to Access the Hidden User Library (macOS) 2](https://polyversemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mac-2.jpg)

C) If you want to permanently unhide the Library folder:

1. Open Finder and navigate to **Macintosh HD > Users > [your login]**.
2. Select **View**, then **Show View Options**.
3. Check the box next to **Show Library Folder**.

![How to Access the Hidden User Library (macOS) 3](https://polyversemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mac-3-888x1024.jpg)

Now, you can access the hidden **Library** and navigate to the Polyverse folder