Lightroom is not allowed to control photoshop issue

[Danial35163744ja7u]

I hate Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop!!!!!!!!!!! So  sick of these bugs and random  problems! The only reason I have not quit using is because I am so busy, I have not had the time to find an alternative and I am sure that is the case for MANY!!! New problem came up just an hour ago after editing a job for 18+ hours. I wanted to edit a photo from lightroom in photoshop. I selected file > Edit in Photoshop. Get a prompt " lightroom is not allowed to control photoshop. Make sure this is allowed in system prefferences > Security & Privacy > Automation." This does not exist in lightroom or photoshop system preferences!!! What  is your deal, Adobe???

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[Sameer K]

Hey, @Danial35163744ja7u. Welcome to the Lightroom Community. It is clear you're really upset, and I am sorry for the trouble. 

The error appears due to insufficient permissions on the macOS. The System preferences in the error dialog are the macOS System Preferences and not Lightroom, or Photoshop Settings. 

You can click on the Apple Icon > System Settings > scroll down the list on the left > Privacy & Security & you'll find Automation. 

While you're in there, you can allow Full Disc Access permissions to Lightroom & Photoshop, which should help prevent any other permission issues. 

You can also follow the steps here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/quick-tips-how-to-give-full-disk-access... 

I hope this helps. Thanks!
Sameer K

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[Matea_Jure?i?3033]

I've tried this and it doesn't say lightroom or photoshop have requested permission for automation. List of apps is empty.........

[Sameer K]

Thanks for sharing the update, @Matea_Jure. i?3033. Could you include screenshots from the macOS settings and automation tab? 

If Lightroom and Photoshop aren't listed in the Full Disk Access list, you can manually add them by clicking the (+) Button at the bottom of the list. 

Let me know how it goes. Thanks!

Sameer K

[Celeste24593045xstx]

having this same issue very frusterated 

[Sameer K]

Hey, @Celeste24593045xstx. Did adding the permissions help? 

Please share more details about the exact version of macOS you're working on. Thanks! 

Sameer K

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[faith_9820]

hi I am having this issue. please help. 

[LEK2028]

Ugh. I am having the same issue. How do I get it to request access in the automation portion of settings

[Aleke]

Hi @LEK2028! So sorry to hear you're running into this issue too.

Could you share a bit more about which version of Lightroom you're using and what operating system you're on? Also, have you had a chance to try the suggestions in Sameer’s posts?

Would love to help get this sorted out for you!

Thanks!
Alek

[Kaspian94]

Hello,
I have the same problem and it's so frustrating right now. I am not able to open photo in Photoshop directly from Lightroom. I've granted full access to disk for Photoshop and Lightroom and still I don't have any program in 'Automation' to grant access. I can't add anything manually... What can I do more?

My system and program specs:

Lightroom version: 8.3.1 MAS arm64 [ 20250505-2344-4fb7147 ] (May 5 2025)
Adobe Photoshop version: 26.8.0 20250611.r.16 96beaa5 arm64

OS version: macOS 15.5 (24F74)

[allthatiswrong]

This extremely annoying. Do I have to FTP a psd up and then down to use it or what? Adobe! You're charging what for this untested crap? You have developer access to changes Apple have planned so you can stay ahead of this. Use it.