Flash has been removed by default because Apple doesn't want to leave customers exposed to Flash vulnerabilities. Many of the most prevalent Mac malware right now arrive on your Mac via a fake. If Flash is out of date, it will automatically download an up-to-date version. After everything is installed, you’ll still want to make sure Flash is configured properly in your browser, particularly where security is concerned, because running any random Flash app (usually found in malicious advertisements) can subject you to malware. A new problem is coming to light with Apple’s new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air machines. Users are reporting compatibility issues with USB 2.0 devices. Shockwave and Flash are both multimedia players for the Mac. Knowing the difference between the two and keeping up to date with the the right version of each for your Mac, however, can be tricky.

Flash has been removed by default because Apple doesn't want to leave customers exposed to Flash vulnerabilities. Many of the most prevalent Mac malware right now arrive on your Mac via a fake.

Before you start, check the version of Safari running on your Mac. To display the version number, choose Safari > About Safari.

• If your Safari version is 11.0 or later, follow the steps in For Mac OS X 10.11, macOS 10.12, and later.
  
• If your Safari version is 10.0 or later, follow the steps in For Mac OS X 10.10.

Note:

Apple Safari version 14, released for macOS in September 2020, will no longer load Adobe Flash Player or play Flash content. Please visit Apple’s Safari support for more information.

Click the Websites tab and scroll down to the Plug-ins section. Locate the Adobe Flash Player entry.


Select a setting to use for Flash Player when you visit other websites.


You can configure Flash for individual websites (domains). Select a website listed in this window, and choose Ask, Off, or On.


Exit Preferences after you finish configuring Flash Player.

Note:

If you are viewing Safari in full-screen mode, mouse over the top of the browser screen to see the menu.

Click the Security tab. Ensure that Enable JavaScript and Allow Plug-ins are selected. Click Plug-in Settings.




From the When visiting other websites menu, choose On, and then click Done.

Having trouble installing Adobe Flash Player? Identify your issue and try the corresponding solution.

2. Are you being asked to close the browser?

On Safari, the installer closes the browser to proceed with the installation.

Follow these instructions.

3. Have you checked if Flash Player is enabled in your browser?

For Firefox on any OS, see Enable Flash Player for Firefox.

For Safari on Mac OS, see Enable Flash Player for Safari.

For Google Chrome, see Enable Flash Player for Chrome.

For Opera, see Enable Flash Player for Opera.

4. Did the installer start installing?

You don’t know where the Flash Player installer has been downloaded.

By default, the files are downloaded and saved to the Downloads folder unless the 'save to' location is changed manually.

1. After downloading Flash Player, close all browsers.
2. Locate the Flash Player install file. Unless you have specified otherwise, the file is saved in your Downloads folder.
3. Double-click the installer file to begin the Flash Player installation.

Choose Window > Downloads or press Option+Command+L. Control-click the downloaded file and choose Show in Finder.

5. Are you unable to resolve the issue?

The rich-media content does not work, and you do not know what the issue is.

Uninstall Flash Player and perform a clean install of Flash Player.

6. Do you have password-related issues?

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If you are unable to authenticate successfully, check your user name and password. Use your system credentials, not your Adobe ID.

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Still having problems?

If you are still having trouble installing Adobe Flash Player, try downloading the installer directly from the following sites:

Enable Flash On Macbook Air

• Flash Player for Safari and Firefox - NPAPI
  
• Flash Player for Opera and Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI
  

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