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# Accessibility and Automation

The MsgFiler application from the App Store requires it be able to send AppleScript commands to Mail and control your computer via Accessibility.

1. Open **System Preferences**.
2. Click **Security & Privacy**.
3. Click **Privacy**.
4. Click **Accessibility** in the left hand sidebar.
5. If **MsgFiler.app** is not check or does not appear in the list on the right, click the **+** button. If the plus button is grayed out, click the **Lock** icon in the bottom-right and authenticate.
6. Check **MsgFiler.app**.
7. Click **Automation**.
8. If **MsgFiler.app** is not check or does not appear in the list on the right, click the **+** button. If the plus button is grayed out, click the **Lock** icon in the bottom-right and authenticate.
9. Check **MsgFiler.app**.