Before you start

• A Mac running macOS 13 or later. The download includes Apple silicon and Intel executables; copied native Dock artwork requires macOS 14 or later. Current hands-on validation is on Apple silicon running macOS 27.2, and Intel hardware and older releases remain unverified.
• An additional monitor connected to your Mac.
• Permission to enable Accessibility access for Dock Mirror in System Settings.

1. Download and install

After purchasing, download Dock Mirror. If the download is a ZIP, open it first, then open the Dock Mirror disk image. Drag Dock Mirror into Applications.

2. Open Dock Mirror

Open your Applications folder and launch Dock Mirror. Confirm the normal macOS first-open prompt if shown.

3. Enable the required access

Follow Dock Mirror’s setup instructions to open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility. On some macOS versions the access may be labeled Device Control and Data Access. Enable the installed Dock Mirror app. Authenticate directly with macOS if asked.

This access supports live Dock inspection, badge labels, and controlling eligible windows. For Copy Native Dock Appearance, use Allow Dock Capture in the app’s setup and enable Dock Mirror under Screen Recording, sometimes called Screen & System Audio Recording. This is separate from Accessibility. Follow any macOS instruction to quit and reopen the app, then return to setup to complete its live checks. Dock Mirror does not request Full Disk Access, Input Monitoring, microphone access, or audio recording. Enter your Mac password only in the macOS authentication prompt.

4. Choose your display

Select the additional monitor and your preferred Dock position. Dock Mirror can remain visible, with hiding available when you choose to use it.

5. Check your setup

Open an app from the mirror and compare its badge with your Mac Dock. If access was changed or refreshed, quit and reopen Dock Mirror.

Need a hand?

Contact Support and include your macOS version, Dock Mirror version, and what happened.