After updating to macOS Sequoia 15, I continually receive the error “The computer xxx is attempting to access replicatord on your computer. Do you want to allow this connection?” when I try to run Norton 360. What is “replicatord” in macOS Sequoia? Can I allow my macOS to access it? I’ve never noticed a similar message in previous macOS versions and don’t know whether I should allow the request.
The “replicatord” is a process called “replicatord.” It is related to the Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) software on macOS that is used to manage multiple macOS devices remotely. The “replicatord” process is involved in data synchronization or replication, typically used in remote management tasks like file transfers, distributing software updates, or executing commands on other systems.
When your Mac is attempting to access “replicatord,” it means a process related to remote management is trying to establish a connection to this service on your Mac. macOS has great built-in security especially when the user does their part to minimize chances of letting something onto their system, so a prompt asks whether to allow or deny that connection.
The data of the replocatord process is stored in the system folder and its path is /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ReplicatorCore.framework/Support/replicatord.
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Simply speaking, the message that inquires to establish a connection to “replicatord” on your Mac usually indicates the remote machine of the third-party software wants to take remote management on your Mac machine. If you’re sure that the software is Apple-trusted and a secure one, you can allow this connection. Conversely, do not allow it.
Norton 360 is a third-party security software suite. Due to the security, your Mac always asks you whether to allow it to access the system when the software needs to remotely manage certain parts of your system. If you want this software to run properly, you need to select “allow.”
I have repeatedly told Norton to always allow access to the service, but Norton is annoying and periodically asks again. Why?
Restart your Mac. Perhaps your setting change for Norton hasn’t taken effect, a reboot may resolve the problem.
Besides, I think there’s a software compatibility issue or macOS Sequoia bug. Have you updated Norton 360? If not, go to update it. It may not be compatible with the newest macOS 15.
If software compatibility is not the troublemaker, maybe there’s a bug in macOS Sequoia that leads to Norton continually asking you to allow the system to access “replicatord.” You can check if there’s a minor update of macOS 15.0 available and update your Mac.