Install Fuse for macOS to Access BitLocker Encrypted Drives on Mac.

Updated on May 21, 2026 by Luna to BitLocker for Mac

FUSE for macOS extends the native file handling capabilities of macOS by supporting third-party file systems. Access to file systems such as NTFS and Ext4 on Mac is accomplished through FUSE for macOS. Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac is designed to help users access BitLocker-encrypted drives on Mac computers, and it also relies on FUSE for macOS to complete this process. This tutorial will show you how to download and install both FUSE for macOS and Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac to access BitLocker-encrypted drives on a Mac.

Preparations A: Download and Install Fuse for macOS

Step 1. Go to the homepage of FUSE for macOS.

Step 2. Download the latest and most stable release of FUSE for macOS.

Step 3. Install FUSE for macOS.

Preparations B: Download and Install Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac

Step 1. Go to the homepage of Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac.

Step 2. Download the latest version of Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac.

Step 3. Install Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac.

How to Access BitLocker-Encrypted Drives on Mac Using FUSE for macOS and Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac?

Step 1. Download and install Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac.

Step 2. For macOS Mojave (10.14) and later, you need to grant Full Disk Access to Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac. For more information, please refer to Granting Full Disk Access to Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac.

Step 3. Run Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere For Mac, right-click the BitLocker encrypted drive you want to access in main window, then click "Mount drive".

select BitLocker encrypted drive to mount

Step 4. Enter the password or recovery key, then click "Mount" button to mount the drive.

Step 5. After the operation completes successfully, the drive will be mounted, and its icon will appear on your Mac's desktop.

Step 6. Click the icon on your Mac's desktop to open the drive. You can now access the BitLocker-encrypted drive just like a native Mac drive, allowing you to read, write, copy, and delete files with ease.

read and write BitLocker encrypted drive in Mac

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for FUSE and BitLocker on Mac

Q: Why do I need to install FUSE for macOS to access BitLocker drives?

A: FUSE for macOS extends the native file handling capabilities of macOS to support third-party file systems. Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere for Mac relies on FUSE to access BitLocker-encrypted drives on Mac.

Q: Is FUSE for macOS required for all macOS versions?

A: Yes, FUSE for macOS is required to access BitLocker-encrypted drives on any Mac computer, regardless of the macOS version.

Q: Is FUSE for macOS free to use?

A: Yes, FUSE for macOS is free and open-source software. You can download it from the official website at osxfuse.github.io.

Q: Does Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere for Mac work without FUSE?

A: No, Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere for Mac requires FUSE for macOS to be installed to access BitLocker-encrypted drives.

Q: Where can I download FUSE for macOS?

A: You can download FUSE for macOS from the official website at https://osxfuse.github.io/

Q: Does installing FUSE for macOS affect system performance?

A: No, FUSE for macOS only activates when you need to access third-party file systems. It does not affect system performance otherwise.

Q: Can I access NTFS drives on Mac with FUSE?

A: Yes, FUSE for macOS enables access to file systems like NTFS and Ext4 on Mac. However, for BitLocker, you still need Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere for Mac.

Q: Do I need to reinstall FUSE after macOS update?

A: Sometimes major macOS updates may require you to reinstall FUSE for macOS. After updating, check if Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere for Mac can still access your drives.