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Configure the DAT update schedule

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Periodic DAT updates secure your Mac from latest threats.

  1. Click the Trellix menulet GUID-9BE2692D-7F54-44CB-AE3B-3D141955024E-low.png on the status bar, then select Preferences.

  2. On the Update tab, click Schedule.

  3. Click GUID-8CC2C84C-B44D-4B10-A920-D4E503DB9CC1-low.png, type the administrator password, then click OK.

  4. Click the drop-down list to select the update frequency, then click Apply.

    • Never — Never run the update

      Caution

      We recommend not to select this option. Always keep your DAT files and Engine up to date to protect your Mac from the latest threats.

    • Daily — To run the update daily at a specific time.

    • Weekly — To run the update weekly at a specified time on weekdays.

    • Monthly — To run the update once in a month at a specified time.

  5. Click GUID-52897A50-A206-4BD9-9A2A-FA22858761B5-low.png to prevent further changes.