CopyClip 2 Stopped Recording

If CopyClip 2 has stopped recording your clipboard history, work through the following steps to resolve the issue.

Check Recording Is Enabled

The most likely cause is that recording has been paused. Right-click the CopyClip 2 menu bar icon and check whether it says Start Recording or Stop Recording. If it says Start Recording, that means recording is currently paused — click it to resume.

Check Accessibility Permission

The most common cause is that the Accessibility permission was revoked or never granted. CopyClip 2 requires this permission to monitor the clipboard.

1. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility.
2. Make sure CopyClip 2 is listed and toggled ON.
3. If it is already toggled on but still not working, toggle it OFF, quit CopyClip 2, toggle it back ON, then relaunch the app.

After a macOS update, permissions sometimes need to be re-granted. If the app was recently updated, macOS may prompt for Accessibility permission again — look for a system dialog that may be waiting for your response.

Verify the App Is Running

Check that CopyClip 2 is actually running by looking for its icon in the menu bar. If the icon is not visible, launch CopyClip 2 from your Applications folder.

Re-add Accessibility Permission

If none of the above steps work, try removing CopyClip 2 from the Accessibility list entirely:

1. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility.
2. Select CopyClip 2 and remove it from the list.
3. Quit CopyClip 2.
4. Relaunch CopyClip 2 — macOS will prompt you to grant Accessibility permission again.
5. Grant the permission and confirm that clipboard recording resumes.

If the issue persists after trying all of these steps, contact us for further assistance.