AirDrop is probably one of the most popular features of Apple products. You get to share anything and everything with another fellow Apple user in a matter of seconds. If you own a MacBook, then you can also find the AirDrop option from the Favorites sidebar on Finder. If you are not able to find the AirDrop option or if you removed the AirDrop option from the sidebar section, you can easily add it back without any hectic steps.
You can add AirDrop to Favorites on your MacBook by using the Finder and Go to option. By following this article, you can do it on your own without any third party’s help. Follow the instructions carefully to complete the process without any trouble.
How to Add AirDrop to Favorites via Finder on MacBook
Between the two methods, using the Finder option to add AirDrop is the easiest and simplest method.
1. Turn on your MacBook and click on the Finder option on the Menu bar.
2. Choose the Preferences menu and tap on the Sidebar option.
3. In that, a list of apps will be shown under the Favorites category.
4. Find AirDrop in the list and click on the white checkbox next to it.
5. The white checkbox will turn blue, and the AirDrop will be added to the Favorites section.
That’s all it takes to add the AirDrop to the sidebar list on Mac’s favorite section. You can now access and enable the AirDrop option directly through the Favorites.
How to Add AirDrop to Favorites using Go to Folder
If you were not able to add AirDrop to the sidebar through the Finder method, then try doing it using the Go to Folder option.
1. On your Mac home screen, click on the Go menu found on the Menu bar.
2. From the options prompted on the screen, tap on Go to Folder to bring up the Go to Folder dialogue box.
3. On the pop-up on the screen, enter /System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/Applications/ in the given space and press Go.
4. Now, an Applications screen of the Finder app package will appear on the Mac screen.
5. Select and drag the AirDrop app from that and place it on your MacBook’s dock. It will be found on the bottom of the screen, which will give you access to your Favorites list.
You can now open and access the AirDrop app directly through the MacBook’s dock.
FAQ
No. You cannot add it to the favorites on your iPhone. You can use the AirDrop on Control Center to access the feature on your device.