---
title: "init(authorization:)"
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "foundation/filemanager/init(authorization:)"
---

# init(authorization:)

Initializes a file manager object that is authorized to perform privileged file system operations.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(authorization: NSWorkspace.Authorization)
```

## See Also

### Creating a file manager

- [default](foundation/filemanager/default.md)