MacBook Pro 14inch M5: Unable to change permissions for migrated documents

I have just bought a new MacBook Pro 14inch M5 and migrated all of my data from a backed up hard drive. Everything was going fine until I migrated my notes to back up to iCloud and on my computer. Now, whenever I try to move documents, retitle them, trash them etc. I am asked for a password by finder. It's become so so frustrating. I have already been into the hard drive and checked permissions but there's a block saying I do not have permission to change permissions? I have never come across this before and desperately need help. Thanks so much in advance.


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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Oct 29, 2025 3:15 AM

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Oct 31, 2025 11:29 AM in response to reekkeek

reekkeek wrote:

I have just bought a new MacBook Pro 14inch M5 and migrated all of my data from a backed up hard drive. Everything was going fine until I migrated my notes to back up to iCloud and on my computer. Now, whenever I try to move documents, retitle them, trash them etc. I am asked for a password by finder. It's become so so frustrating. I have already been into the hard drive and checked permissions but there's a block saying I do not have permission to change permissions? I have never come across this before and desperately need help. Thanks so much in advance.

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hmmm...


The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

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Transfer your information to Mac from another computer or device:

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You can try Signing out of your Apple ID/Account /iCloud on the Mac and back in again and compare your results

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