DockLock Pro – Frequently Asked Questions

Settings & Behavior

• My Dock is on the wrong screen, and the app doesn't move it?
  The free version of DockLock Lite does not allow the Dock to move — it only prevents accidental screen switching. Before launching the app, manually place the Dock on your preferred screen. Once the app is running, it will keep the Dock locked in place.
• My Dock jumps to a screen I don't want it to?
  Check the "Allow Dock to Jump To" menu item in the app's tray icon and uncheck the screen where you don't want the Dock to move. The list of allowed screens is saved separately for each unique display configuration and combination.
• Are my settings saved when I restart DockLock Pro?
  Yes, your allowed display preferences are saved and restored when you relaunch the app.
• Can I temporarily disable DockLock Pro without quitting the app?
  Yes! Click the app menu bar icon and toggle Lock Dock Position off.
• What happens if I disable all allowed displays?
  If auto-hide mode is enabled, the Dock may not appear unless you allow at least one display for movement.
• Can I make the app start automatically on login?
  Yes! Enable Auto-Start in the settings.
• How do I move the Dock to a screen positioned above another?
  macOS only allows the Dock to move to a screen if the bottom edge of that screen is not overlapping with any other screen. Go to System Settings → Displays and slightly shift the top screen left or right so that its bottom edge does not perfectly align with the screen below. Then, in DockLock's menu, enable only that top screen in the "Allow Dock to Jump To" section. Restart or toggle DockLock, and it will move the Dock to the top screen and lock it there.
• DockLock not working in fullscreen or during screen sharing?
  Some users have found that setting autohide-delay to 0 in the Dock system preferences causes unexpected issues with fullscreen and screen sharing. To fix it, run the following in Terminal to restore the default behavior:
  

  defaults delete com.apple.dock autohide-delay; killall Dock

  After that, restart DockLock and try again.

Security & System

• Does DockLock Pro modify system files?
  No, DockLock Pro does not patch or modify any system files. It relies on macOS Accessibility API, which requires user permission.
• Why does DockLock Pro need Accessibility permissions?
  DockLock Pro monitors Dock movement and prevents unwanted changes, which requires Accessibility access.
• Will DockLock Pro work with future macOS updates?
  DockLock Pro is actively maintained, and future updates will ensure compatibility with the latest macOS versions.
• Does DockLock Pro require disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP)?
  No, DockLock Pro does not require disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP). The app does not modify or patch any system files. It operates entirely within macOS's Accessibility API, which requires user permission but does not compromise system security.

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