Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express: Compatibility With Multiple Users and Macintosh Manager

Learn compatibility information about Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express with multiple user configurations.

Multiple Users for Mac OS X

All local users can use Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express in Mac OS X. Both Admin and non-admin users are supported. Note: Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express should be installed only when logged in as an Admin user.

Macintosh Manager

Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express do not work with a Macintosh Manager server environment.

NetBoot

Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express are not supported with NetBoot. See "Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express: Not Compatible With NetInfo Login" for more information

Multiple Users for Mac OS 9

Final Cut Pro 3 can be used in a single-computer multiple users environment using the Multiple Users control panel in Mac OS 9. Follow these steps to configure Multiple Users for Final Cut Pro 3 in Mac OS 9:

1. Install Final Cut Pro as an administrator.
2. Open the application.
3. Enter a name and serial number (provided with Final Cut Pro).
4. Quit the application.
5. Add Final Cut Pro to the User Applications list for each "limited" user in the Multiple Users control panel.