Mac OS | Configure Finder Hidden Files

How to show or hide hidden files in macOS Finder and restart Finder

Show Hidden Files in Finder

Run the following command in the terminal.

$ defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

Hide Hidden Files in Finder

Run the following command in the terminal.

$ defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles NO

Restart Finder

$ killall -KILL Finder

NOTE: After changing the setting, you must restart Finder.