# How do I Disable Sleep Mode on MacOS?

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You must **disable Sleep mode** on the computer in order for **Schedules Tasks** to **operate properly**.
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1. Click on the **Apple menu bar** and select **System Preferences.**<br>

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2\.  Select the **Battery** icon from the *System Preferences window.*

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3\.  Click the **Power Adapter** tab and then move the slider beside Computer Sleep to "Never" and un-check put the hard disk to sleep whenever possible.

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Here is further information: \
1\. [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mchle41a6ccd/mac](https://support.apple.com/en-lk/guide/mac-help/mchle41a6ccd/mac)

2.<https://stacksportsportal.force.com/customersupport/s/article/Turning-Off-Sleep-Settings>
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