Disabling Multi-Tenancy on macOS for PreVeil

Starting with PreVeil Client version 3.5.1, multi-tenancy support isolates encrypted accounts on shared machines—ensuring users can only access their own accounts. While helpful for privacy, there are cases where shared account visibility is preferred. This guide walks through how to disable multi-tenancy mode on macOS.

Background

Multi-tenancy ensures encrypted PreVeil accounts are accessible only by the system user who added them. If disabled, all system users on the machine can view and access added PreVeil accounts—unless logged in as a Windows administrator, which overrides tenancy restrictions.

Disabling this feature may help simplify access for shared administrative environments or testing purposes.

How to Disable Multi-Tenancy on macOS

Step 1: Launch Terminal with Admin Privileges

• Open Terminal from the Applications > Utilities folder.

• Enter the following command to elevate privileges:

  sudo su

• You’ll be prompted to enter your Mac admin password.

Step 2: Navigate to the PreVeil Daemon Directory

Run the following command:

Step 3: Execute the Disable Command

To disable multi-tenancy:

Step 4: Verify Configuration

You can confirm the current configuration with:

Notes

• After disabling multi-tenancy, it’s recommended to re-add PreVeil accounts for consistency.

• If you experience access issues or need guidance, contact PreVeil Support.