cd /path/to/folder/containing/link
mv .myAlias myAlias
That renames the link, removing the leading dot. Finder will now display it (as long as the target isn’t also hidden).
Open Terminal (found in Applications > Utilities).
Paste the following command and press Enter:
defaults write com.apple.finder _FXShowPosixPathInTitle -bool true; killall Finder
This forces your Finder window title (the top bar) to show the Unix-style path. Instead of saying "Downloads," it will say /Users/YourName/Downloads. show hidden finder link
If you’ve ever tried to find the ~/Library folder (your user’s Library), you know macOS hides it by default. This folder contains app settings, caches, preferences, and saved game data. Apple hides it to prevent accidental deletion of critical files.
But what if you want to see all hidden files and folders instantly without using Terminal every time? cd /path/to/folder/containing/link mv
Enter the Cmd + Shift + . keyboard shortcut.
This shortcut toggles the visibility of all hidden files and folders across the system. That renames the link, removing the leading dot
Pro Tip: To hide them again, just press
Cmd + Shift + .again.
The Catch: This method is temporary. After a restart, macOS will re-hide the folders. You’ll need to use the shortcut again.
Sometimes the whole “Locations” section collapses. Go to Finder > Settings > Sidebar and re‑check items like “External disks,” “CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices,” or “Bonjour computers.”