System Integrity Protection (SIP) is an important macOS security feature that helps prevent malicious software from modifying system files. For most users, it’s best to keep SIP enabled. However, advanced users who need deeper system access may choose to disable it.

Steps to Disable SIP:

1. Restart your Mac.
2. Before macOS starts, hold down Command (⌘) + R until you see the Apple logo and progress bar. This will boot your Mac into Recovery Mode.
3. From the Utilities menu, select Terminal.
4. In Terminal, type the following command and press Return: csrutil disable
5. A message will confirm that SIP has been disabled.
6. From the menu, choose Restart to reboot your Mac normally.

How to Check SIP Status:

You can check whether SIP is enabled or disabled without restarting into Recovery Mode:

1. Open Terminal.
2. Type: csrutil status
3. You’ll see one of the following messages:
   • System Integrity Protection status: enabled.
   • System Integrity Protection status: disabled.

How to Enable SIP Again:

If you decide to re-enable SIP:

1. Restart your Mac.
2. Hold down Command (⌘) + R to enter Recovery Mode.
3. From the Utilities menu, open Terminal.
4. Type: csrutil enable
5. You’ll see a confirmation message.
6. Restart your Mac to apply the change.