{"id":8375,"date":"2024-10-28T16:01:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T16:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=8375"},"modified":"2024-10-28T16:04:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T16:04:43","slug":"wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if WD My Passport Drive Is Not Showing Up on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#step_1_basic_wd_my_passport_checks\" title=\"Step 1 Basic WD My Passport Checks\">Step 1 Basic WD My Passport Checks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#step_2_use_disk_utility_for_troubleshooting\" title=\"Step 2 Use Disk Utility for Troubleshooting\">Step 2 Use Disk Utility for Troubleshooting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#check_if_the_wd_my_passport_shows_up_in_disk_utility_and_is_mounted\" title=\"Check if the WD My Passport Shows Up in Disk Utility And Is Mounted\">Check if the WD My Passport Shows Up in Disk Utility And Is Mounted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#run_first_aid_to_repair_the_drive\" title=\"Run First Aid to Repair the Drive\">Run First Aid to Repair the Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#step_3_check_your_finder_settings\" title=\"Step 3 Check Your Finder Settings\">Step 3 Check Your Finder Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#step_4_backup_your_wd_my_passport_data_and_reformat_the_drive\" title=\"Step 4 Backup Your WD My Passport Data and Reformat the Drive\">Step 4 Backup Your WD My Passport Data and Reformat the Drive<\/a><ul 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Fixes for \u201cWD My Passport Not Detected\u201d Issue on Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#method_1_reset_your_macs_nvram_for_intel-based_macs\" title=\"Method 1 Reset Your Mac\u2019s NVRAM (For Intel-Based Macs)\">Method 1 Reset Your Mac\u2019s NVRAM (For Intel-Based Macs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#method_2_update_to_the_latest_wd_drive_unlock_application\" title=\"Method 2 Update to the Latest WD Drive Unlock Application\">Method 2 Update to the Latest WD Drive Unlock Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#final_tips\" title=\"Final Tips\">Final Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#why_is_my_wd_my_passport_hard_drive_not_showing_up_on_my_mac\" title=\"Why is my WD My Passport hard drive not showing up on my Mac?\">Why is my WD My Passport hard drive not showing up on my Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wd-passport-not-showing-up-on-mac\/#what_apps_can_help_when_the_wd_my_passport_light_is_on_but_not_working\" title=\"What apps can help when the WD My Passport light is on but not working?\">What apps can help when the WD My Passport light is on but not working?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve plugged in your WD My Passport drive and it isn\u2019t showing up on your Mac, you\u2019re not the first. Just like any other external drive, these devices occasionally act up, which might leave you unable to access your data. Our team has seen this issue plenty of times, and we\u2019ve examined various ways to fix it. We\u2019ll walk you through 4 clear steps that have helped many of our readers\u2014and even some of our team members\u2014get their WD My Passport recognized again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_basic_wd_my_passport_checks\"><\/span>Step 1: Basic WD My Passport Checks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to rule out simple causes. You wouldn\u2019t believe how often the issue is something as simple as a loose cable or an unresponsive USB port. These quick checks can save you a lot of time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udd35 Is the light on?<\/strong> If so, your drive has enough power. If not, the problem could be with the connection. Check the USB cable and port to make sure everything is securely plugged in. If you\u2019ve noticed the WD Passport light on but not working, that\u2019s okay\u2014there are more things to try.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u2699\ufe0f Have you tried a different USB cable or port?<\/strong> Faulty USB cables or ports can easily cause problems. Switch the cable, or try to plug the drive into another USB port. Sometimes, a simple change like this makes all the difference. If it works with a different cable or port, you&#8217;ve probably found the root of the issue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udd01 Restart your Mac.<\/strong> It&#8217;s surprising how often this helps. Disconnect your WD My Passport, restart your Mac, and reconnect the drive. A quick reboot often resolves small system hiccups that prevent devices from showing up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Check for physical damage.<\/strong> Take a moment to look at the drive and the cable. Are there any visible issues, like bent connectors or frayed wires? If so, this could be why your drive has troubles. While minor wear is normal, any serious damage might require professional help or a replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8401\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/basic-wd-my-passport-checks-1024x969.png\" alt=\"Basic WD My Passport Checks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"969\" \/><br \/>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Note.<\/strong> Try to plug your WD My Passport <strong>directly<\/strong> into your Mac, rather than through a USB hub or adapter. Many external drives like the WD My Passport, rely on power supplied through the USB connection. A hub can sometimes interrupt this power flow, so the drive might not work.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_use_disk_utility_for_troubleshooting\"><\/span>Step 2: Use Disk Utility for Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the basic checks didn\u2019t resolve the issue, it\u2019s time to dig a little deeper with macOS\u2019s built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/guide\/disk-utility\/welcome\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Utility<\/a>. This tool helps you check whether your WD My Passport is detected by your Mac at all and allows you to run some basic diagnostics to fix common problems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"check_if_the_wd_my_passport_shows_up_in_disk_utility_and_is_mounted\"><\/span>Check if the WD My Passport Shows Up in Disk Utility And Is Mounted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to check if your Mac can detect your WD My Passport drive. In most cases, even if the drive isn\u2019t showing up in Finder, it will still appear in Disk Utility but might not be mounted. When this happens, the drive is connected to your Mac, but it hasn\u2019t been made accessible for use yet. <strong>Here\u2019s what to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong> in <strong>Spotlight Search<\/strong>. Simply click the <strong>\ud83d\udd0d magnifying glass<\/strong> icon in the top-right corner of your screen, type &#8220;Disk Utility,&#8221; and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can go to <strong>Applications &gt; Utilities &gt; Disk Utility<\/strong>.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7578 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/disk-utility-app.jpg\" alt=\"Open Disk Utility\" width=\"1796\" height=\"1350\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once Disk Utility is open, you need to see all connected devices. In the top-left corner of the Disk Utility window, click <strong>View<\/strong> and select <strong>Show All Devices<\/strong>. This option will reveal every drive and partition connected to your Mac, even those that aren\u2019t currently mounted.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8378 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-utility-show-all.jpg\" alt=\"Select Show All Devices\" width=\"2228\" height=\"1292\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Look for your WD My Passport in the list of devices on the left. If the drive is recognized but not mounted, it will appear \u201cgrayed out.\u201d This means your Mac sees the drive, but it isn\u2019t accessible yet.<\/li>\n<li>To mount the drive, click on it in the list and then hit the <strong>Mount<\/strong> button at the top of the Disk Utility window. If successful, the drive will appear in Finder, and you\u2019ll be able to access your files.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8297 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-utility-mount.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the Mount button at the top\" width=\"2288\" height=\"1512\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Note.<\/strong> If your WD My Passport is formatted in a file system that macOS doesn\u2019t support, like <strong>NTFS<\/strong> (macOS can read NTFS but not write to it), you\u2019ll need to reformat it to a Mac-compatible format such as <strong>APFS<\/strong> or <strong>Mac OS Extended (Journaled)<\/strong>. You can follow the instructions in <strong>Step 4: Backup Your Data and Reformat the Drive<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can use a third-party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/nfts-for-mac-software\/\">NTFS for Mac software<\/a> to access and write to the drive without reformatting.<\/div>\n<p>Sometimes mounting can fail, and you might see an error message like \u201cCould not mount.\u201d When this happens, the next course of action is to run <strong>First Aid.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"run_first_aid_to_repair_the_drive\"><\/span>Run First Aid to Repair the Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/102611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Aid<\/a><\/strong> is a built-in tool in macOS that checks for and repairs disk errors, like file system corruption or partition issues. It helps when your Mac detects the drive but cannot mount it, or when the drive has problems like missing files or slow performance. You can run First Aid right here in <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong>, it often fixes logical issues and can make your WD My Passport accessible again. <strong>Here\u2019s how to run First Aid:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If you haven\u2019t already, open <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>On the left-hand side of Disk Utility, find your WD My Passport under the list of external devices. Click on it.<\/li>\n<li>At the top of the window, you\u2019ll see the <strong>First Aid<\/strong> button. Click it, then press <strong>Run<\/strong> in the dialog box that appears. This will start the process.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8298 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-utility-first-aid.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the First Aid button\" width=\"2272\" height=\"1478\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The process may take a few minutes (it depends on the size of your drive.) First Aid will check for errors and attempt to repair them. If it finds any issues, it will either fix them or report that they could not be repaired.<\/li>\n<li>Once First Aid completes, try to mount your WD My Passport again. If First Aid repaired the drive, it should now be accessible in Finder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your WD My Passport drive is mounted in <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong> but you still can\u2019t see it in Finder or on the desktop, it may be a system setting issue. Move on to <strong>Step 3: Check Your Finder Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Tip.<\/strong> Sometimes, if your external drive refuses to appear in Finder, a simple fix is to log out of the current user and log right back in with the same account. Even though Apple devices are known for their reliability, they aren\u2019t immune to the occasional glitch. This quick refresh often makes the drive show up in Finder as expected.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_check_your_finder_settings\"><\/span>Step 3: Check Your Finder Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your WD My Passport is detected and mounted in <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong> but still isn\u2019t showing up in Finder or on your desktop, the issue might be a simple system setting. <strong>By default, macOS may not display external drives in certain views, but this can be easily fixed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click anywhere on your <strong>Finder<\/strong> window, then select <strong>Finder<\/strong> from the top menu bar and click <strong>Preferences or Settings<\/strong> (in newer macOS versions). You can also press <strong>Command + ,<\/strong> to open Finder Settings directly.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-6931 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/open-finder-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Open Finder settings\" width=\"1424\" height=\"611\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>General<\/strong> tab of Finder Settings, find the section labeled <strong>Show these items on the desktop<\/strong>. Make sure that <strong>External disks<\/strong> is checked. This option will allow your WD My Passport to appear on the desktop whenever it\u2019s connected and mounted.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8288 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/finder-general.jpg\" alt=\"Check the box next to External Disks\" width=\"1118\" height=\"976\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>Sidebar<\/strong> tab in Finder Settings. Under the <strong>Locations<\/strong> section, check <strong>External disks<\/strong>. This will make your WD My Passport show up in Finder\u2019s sidebar.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8289 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/finder-side.jpg\" alt=\"Check the box next to External Disks\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1646\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, close Finder Settings and check to see if your WD My Passport is now visible in Finder or on the desktop.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Tip.<\/strong> If your WD My Passport hasn&#8217;t appeared, simply unplug the drive, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. Sometimes a fresh connection helps macOS recognize the drive and display it correctly in Finder or on the desktop.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_4_backup_your_wd_my_passport_data_and_reformat_the_drive\"><\/span>Step 4: Backup Your WD My Passport Data and Reformat the Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If none of the previous steps have worked and your WD My Passport for Mac still does not work properly, it may be time to reformat the drive.<\/p>\n<p>Reformatting can usually fix any logical (non-physical) issues that might result in WD My Passport detection troubles on Mac. The problem, of course, is that formatting erases all data on the drive, and we\u2019re pretty sure you don\u2019t want to lose everything stored there. To avoid data loss, you\u2019ll need the help of a data recovery app before you can reformat it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_backup_your_data_from_wd_my_passport\"><\/span>How to Backup Your Data from WD My Passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To safely retrieve data from your WD My Passport, we\u2019ll need a specialized data recovery tool. We\u2019ve reviewed and tested many of these tools, and you can check out our detailed article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-data-recovery-software\/\">Top Data Recovery Software for Mac You Should Try<\/a>, for more details. These tools are typically used to recover files that were deleted or lost, but many can also retrieve\/back up existing data from problematic external drives. One such tool is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill<\/a>, made by CleverFiles, which is particularly useful in these situations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how you can create a backup of your WD My Passport with Disk Drill:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> Disk Drill from the CleverFiles website. Once downloaded, install the application and launch it on your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Plug your WD My Passport into your Mac, and check if it is detected in <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong>. Even if it\u2019s not showing up in Finder, Disk Drill should still be able to detect it.<\/li>\n<li>In Disk Drill\u2019s main interface, look for the option labeled <strong>Byte-to-Byte Backup<\/strong> (under <strong>Extra Tools<\/strong> tab). Click this option.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8291 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-btb-usb.jpg\" alt=\"Create a Byte-to-byte backup\" width=\"2422\" height=\"1632\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select your external drive and click <strong>Create Backup<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Disk Drill will ask you where to save the backup. Pick a location with enough free space\u2014ideally, another external drive or your Mac\u2019s internal storage. The destination needs to have space for the full copy of your WD My Passport.<\/li>\n<li>After the backup is complete, check the destination folder to make sure the backup was successful. The backup will be saved as a disk image file, which you can use later if you need to recover data or restore the drive.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8292 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-created.jpg\" alt=\"Disk image created\" width=\"2402\" height=\"1550\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Note.<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/dmg-iso-backup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">byte-to-byte backup<\/a> is a full copy of your drive, which includes deleted data, hidden files, and system data. This type of backup preserves everything on the drive exactly as it is. This feature is not meant to serve as a classic backup solution; it is kinda tailored specifically for problematic drives. We always use this option when we suspect the drive is compromised. It reduces the load on the disk itself, as every read operation on a failing drive risks further damage.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you have a backup, you can reformat the drive without any worries\u2014your data is safe, and your drive\u2019s state is preserved down to the byte. You can always return to this backup anytime you want to retrieve files or restore the drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Important<\/strong>. To recover files from the backup later, you will need to upgrade to the <strong>PRO version<\/strong> of Disk Drill. Keep this in mind before formatting\u2014especially if you\u2019re thinking, \u201cI already have a backup, I\u2019ll format it and then figure it out.\u201d<\/div>\n<p>But if you want to make sure that the data you need is safe, or that the data you will manage to recover from disk image is worth upgrading to the PRO version, <strong>here\u2019s how you can scan the backup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Disk Drill.<\/li>\n<li>At the bottom of the Disk Drill interface, you\u2019ll see the option <strong>Attach disk image&#8230;,<\/strong> click this option to open a dialog box and locate the disk image backup you created.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8293 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-btb-att.jpg\" alt=\"Select the image file\" width=\"2446\" height=\"1654\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the disk image, and click <strong>Open<\/strong>. This will load the disk image into Disk Drill.<\/li>\n<li>After the disk image is attached, click <strong>Search for lost data<\/strong>. Disk Drill will scan the disk image just like it would a physical drive to recover files from the backup.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8294 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-att-backup.jpg\" alt=\"Click Search for Lost Data\" width=\"2394\" height=\"1612\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once the scan completes, click <strong>Retrieve found items<\/strong> at the top of the interface. You\u2019ll see a list of files categorized into groups: <strong>Existing files<\/strong>, <strong>Deleted or lost<\/strong>, and <strong>Reconstructed<\/strong>. Disk Drill will show files that you\u2019ve deleted in the past but haven\u2019t been overwritten yet.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8295 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-backup-scan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"You can choose individual files or entire folders\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1558\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You can select individual files or entire folders from the list. At the right, you\u2019ll see a preview window that allows you to view the contents of the files before recovery. You can pick and choose what you want to retrieve, or simply select everything.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Recover<\/strong>, then select a safe destination for the recovered files\u2014 your Mac\u2019s internal storage or, if you\u2019ve already formatted your drive after creating the backup, you can recover your files back to their original locations on your WD My Passport.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Note<\/strong>. Key features of Disk Drill:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully supports the latest macOS <strong>Sequoia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Works seamlessly with external drives like <strong>WD My Passport<\/strong>, even if they aren&#8217;t recognized by macOS (but visible in Disk Utility.)<\/li>\n<li>Works on both <strong>macOS<\/strong> and <strong>Windows<\/strong>, perfect for users who switch between operating systems with their <strong>WD My Passport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Handles common external drive formats like <strong>APFS<\/strong>, <strong>HFS+<\/strong>, <strong>FAT32<\/strong>, <strong>exFAT, and NTFS<\/strong>, even if macOS doesn\u2019t natively support them.<\/li>\n<li>The free Basic version allows users to scan, preview recoverable files, and use additional features like Byte-to-Byte Backup.<\/li>\n<li>Allows for complete, sector-by-sector backups to preserve all data.<\/li>\n<li>Great additional features: S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring, Find Duplicates, and Clean Up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nIf you are interested in more details on Disk Drill, we have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/disk-drill-review\/\">full review of this app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reformat_your_wd_my_passport_drive\"><\/span>Reformat Your WD My Passport Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve safely backed up your data, you can proceed with reformatting your WD My Passport to resolve issues like the drive not being recognized on your Mac. As we previously mentioned, reformatting usually takes care of any non-hardware problems. <strong>Here\u2019s how to reformat your WD My Passport in Disk Utility on a Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Once again, open <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select your WD My Passport. Make sure you select the entire drive (usually labeled by its brand name) and not just a volume or partition under it.<\/li>\n<li>At the top of the Disk Utility window, click <strong>Erase<\/strong>. This opens a dialog box with options to choose the format and name for your drive.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8301 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-utility-erase-external.jpg\" alt=\"Slick the Erase button\" width=\"2130\" height=\"1380\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose the Format. If you want to use the drive with both macOS and Windows, choose <strong>ExFAT<\/strong>. If the drive will only be used with Mac, select <strong>APFS<\/strong> (best for SSDs) or <strong>Mac OS Extended (Journaled)<\/strong> (for mechanical hard drives).<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8302 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-utility-erase-format.jpg\" alt=\"Select the file format and click Erase\" width=\"2242\" height=\"1492\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You can also rename the drive here if you want.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click <strong>Erase<\/strong> to start the process. Disk Utility will format the drive, which usually only takes a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li>After the process finishes, your WD My Passport will be reformatted and should show up in Finder as a new, blank drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, you can restore the data you previously backed up to your WD My Passport. But if the problem returns, think twice before you store more data on this drive. We\u2019ll talk more about your drive\u2019s health and what to consider at the end of the article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"additional_fixes_for_%e2%80%9cwd_my_passport_not_detected%e2%80%9d_issue_on_mac\"><\/span>Additional Fixes for \u201cWD My Passport Not Detected\u201d Issue on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some additional fixes that sometimes help when basic steps don\u2019t resolve the problem with your WD My Passport not detected on your Mac.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_reset_your_macs_nvram_for_intel-based_macs\"><\/span>Method 1: Reset Your Mac\u2019s NVRAM (For Intel-Based Macs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avg.com\/en\/signal\/reset-mac-pram-nvram-smc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NVRAM<\/a> (non-volatile random-access memory) stores important information about your Mac\u2019s hardware connections, including external drives. Reset of NVRAM can refresh your Mac\u2019s connection with the drive and potentially resolve detection issues. To reset NVRAM on Intel-based Macs do this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Shut down your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Hold <strong>CMD + Option + P + R<\/strong> and power it back on.<\/li>\n<li>For older Macs, release the keys after the second startup chime. For T2 Macs, let go when the Apple logo appears a second time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\ud83c\udf4f For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/116943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Silicon Macs<\/a><\/strong> there\u2019s no need to manually reset NVRAM\u2014it\u2019s managed automatically by the system.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_update_to_the_latest_wd_drive_unlock_application\"><\/span>Method 2: Update to the Latest WD Drive Unlock Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your <strong>WD My Passport<\/strong> is encrypted and password-protected, outdated software can prevent it from detection. The <strong>WD Drive Unlock<\/strong> feature is part of the <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> app. An update to the latest version of <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> often fixes this issue. Here\u2019s how to update to the latest <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> app:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Head to the official <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westerndigital.com\/en-ap\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Digital Support<\/a><\/strong> page and search for the <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> app for your specific WD My Passport model.<\/li>\n<li>The most current version of the <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> app is <strong>Version 4.4.396<\/strong> (WDC Tracking Number: <strong>WDC-22014<\/strong>). This version updates the <strong>WD Drive Unlock<\/strong> feature and guarantees compatibility with the latest versions of macOS. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westerndigital.com\/en-ap\/support\/product-security\/wdc-22014-wd-discovery-desktop-app-version-4-4-396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> this version.<\/li>\n<li>Run the installer and follow the steps to install the <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> app on your Mac. This will update the <strong>WD Drive Unlock<\/strong> tool as well.<\/li>\n<li>Once the app is installed, restart your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>After the restart, plug in your WD My Passport. Open the <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> app, enter your password in the <strong>WD Drive Unlock<\/strong> section, and unlock your drive. Your Mac should now recognize it and show it in Finder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_tips\"><\/span>Final Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In our experience, 9 out of 10 cases of a WD My Passport not showing up on a Mac can be resolved with the steps we\u2019ve covered above. These methods\u2014from simple checks to reformatting\u2014typically make the drive work again. However, if your WD My Passport has hardware issues, no DIY steps will fix it. Your next option would be to reach out to a professional data recovery service. These services can recover data from physically damaged drives, but they tend to be expensive.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid future problems with your <strong>WD My Passport<\/strong>, it&#8217;s important to always safely eject the drive from your Mac. If you pull it out without ejection, this can damage the file system seriously.<\/p>\n<p>You should also protect your drive physically. Use a hard case to prevent damage from drops, bumps, or spills, especially when you&#8217;re on the move. You can easily find plenty of affordable options on Amazon, eBay, or Best Buy to keep your drive safe.<\/p>\n<p>Another step we recommend is to regularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/\">check your drive&#8217;s health<\/a> with <strong>S.M.A.R.T.<\/strong> status. This technology monitors the health of your drive and can alert you to potential issues before they become major problems. You can use apps like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/binaryfruit.com\/drivedx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DriveDx<\/a><\/strong> for this, or, as we mentioned earlier, you can activate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/monitor-smart-status-disk-health\/#:~:text=Simply%20open%20the%20Disk%20Drill,Turn%20off%E2%80%9D%20button%20right%20there.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S.M.A.R.T. monitoring<\/a><\/strong> directly in <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong>. This way, you&#8217;ll get alerts if something\u2019s off, which will give you time to address issues before they lead to data loss or drive failure.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_my_wd_my_passport_hard_drive_not_showing_up_on_my_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Why is my WD My Passport hard drive not showing up on my Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Here are a few common reasons why your WD My Passport might not appear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>macOS allows you to control what devices show up in Finder and on the desktop. If these settings were changed, your drive might not display.<\/li>\n<li>macOS needs to mount your drive to read\/recognize it. If it does not mount, there could be several causes (drive errors, software issues, file system incompatibility).<\/li>\n<li>Drive corruption from improper ejection, virus infections, or software problems can prevent proper detection of your WD My Passport on your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Drives can be damaged by heat, water, drops, or dust, which might lead to connection issues, corruption, and data loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_apps_can_help_when_the_wd_my_passport_light_is_on_but_not_working\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                What apps can help when the WD My Passport light is on but not working?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                If your <strong>WD My Passport<\/strong> drive\u2019s light is on but it isn\u2019t working on your Mac, several apps can help diagnose and fix the problem:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disk Utility (macOS)<\/strong> can help determine if the drive is visible but not mounted. You can use Disk Utility to mount the drive manually or run <strong>First Aid<\/strong> to repair any disk errors.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill<\/a><\/strong> is a powerful recovery tool that can help in this situation. It offers features like <strong>Byte-to-Byte Backup<\/strong> and <strong>S.M.A.R.T. monitoring<\/strong>. It can scan drives even if they aren\u2019t mounted correctly by macOS. If data recovery is needed, Disk Drill can recover files from problematic drives.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/binaryfruit.com\/drivedx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DriveDx<\/a><\/strong> is an app that monitors your drive\u2019s health with <strong>S.M.A.R.T. technology<\/strong>. It can provide detailed reports on the condition of your drive.<\/li>\n<li>If your WD My Passport is encrypted, use the <strong>WD Discovery<\/strong> app (with <strong>WD Drive Unlock<\/strong>) to unlock the drive. Sometimes, outdated software can cause this problem; the latest version might fix it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NTFS for Mac by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragon-software.com\/home\/ntfs-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paragon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ntfsformac.tuxera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuxera<\/a><\/strong>. If the drive is formatted in <strong>NTFS<\/strong>, which macOS doesn\u2019t natively support, apps like <strong>NTFS for Mac<\/strong> by <strong>Paragon<\/strong> or <strong>Tuxera<\/strong> can allow you to read and write to the drive without reformatting it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve plugged in your WD My Passport drive and it isn\u2019t showing up on your Mac, you\u2019re not the first. Just like any other external drive, these devices occasionally act up, which might leave you unable to access your data. 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