Relocated Items
Relocated Items is a macOS folder in /Users/Shared that stores files moved aside during a system upgrade when they could not stay in their original locations.
What is Relocated Items?
Relocated Items is a macOS folder created during some system upgrades. It stores files and folders that macOS could not return to their expected locations while keeping the upgrade intact. You may also see a desktop alias that opens this same folder, and the folder commonly includes a PDF document with guidance about the moved items. Users typically encounter it after upgrading macOS, especially when older configuration files or unsupported system-level contents need to be set aside for review. Because it lives in /Users/Shared, it can be accessible from accounts on the same Mac. This folder is part of the upgrade and migration process rather than a normal app data folder.
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
This folder is created by macOS and is not malware by itself. Its contents can include older configuration files or other items that were moved during an upgrade because they could not remain in their previous locations. Deleting the folder without checking what is inside can remove files you may still need for older software, custom settings, or manual recovery. Review the included PDF and inspect the contents before removing anything.
Recommendation: Open the folder, read the PDF inside, and check whether any files are still needed by software you use or by your own workflow. If the contents are only old configuration files or data you no longer need, you can archive them elsewhere or remove them after review. If you recognize important documents or settings, move them back only after confirming the correct destination.
File path
/Users/Shared/Relocated Items
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