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Exclude files and folders from Norton Real-Time Protection scans on Mac
You can configure your Norton product to exclude specific files or folders from Norton Real-Time Protection scans. When you add a file or folder to the exclusions list, your Norton product ignores the file or folder when it scans for security risks.
Excluding a file from the Norton Real-Time Protection scans reduces the protection level of your Mac and should be used only if you have a specific need. You should only exclude items if you are confident they are not infected.
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Open your Norton device security product.
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On the left pane, click Security.
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In the Security dashboard, in the Antivirus tile, click Open.
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Click the Exclusions tab and click Add exclusion.
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Select the files or folders you want to exclude from the scan and click Open.
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If you want to remove an exclusion, in the Exclusions window, hover your cursor over the relevant exclusion file and then click
(the remove icon).
Last modified: 07/18/2025
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