# How to turn analytics off on Mac

## Quick answer

In TextPort for Mac:

1. Choose **TextPort › Settings…**.
2. Click **General**.
3. Under **Privacy**, turn off **Share Anonymous Usage Data**.

## What you need

- TextPort for Mac

## Steps

1. Choose **TextPort › Settings…**

   It is in the menu bar at the top of the screen. The **General** tab opens.

   Tip: Or press **Command-,** (comma).

2. Turn off **Share Anonymous Usage Data**

   It is at the bottom, under **Privacy**. The change works right away.

## Done

TextPort stops sharing usage data. Turn the switch on to share it again.

## Problems

| What you see | What to do |
| --- | --- |
| Settings opens on **About**. | Click **General** at the top of the window. |
| None of these match. | Email [support@textportapp.com](mailto:support@textportapp.com). Say which step you were on. Say what you saw. We usually reply within a day. |

## Questions

### What is shared when it is on?

Usage data that helps improve TextPort. It never includes your messages or contacts.

### Does turning it off change how TextPort works?

No. Every feature works the same.

## Next guides

- [How to get help or send feedback on Mac](https://textport.com/guides/get-help-and-send-feedback-on-mac.md): You will reach TextPort support, the Mac guides, or send feedback.

TextPort guide for Mac. Updated 2026-11-05. Web page: https://textport.com/guides/turn-analytics-off-on-mac