: Sometimes FTDI devices require two driver passes—one for the "USB Serial Converter" and a second for the "USB Serial Port".
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Device shows as FT231X but no COM port | Reinstall CDM driver. Check for Windows driver signature enforcement. | | Linux: device not detected | Run sudo modprobe ftdi_sio and sudo chmod 666 /dev/ttyUSB0 (temporary) or add user to dialout group. | | macOS: device not showing | Allow FTDI kernel extension in Security & Privacy (macOS Catalina+). | | Driver conflicts (e.g., with Arduino IDE) | Uninstall old FTDI drivers manually via Device Manager or FTDI Clean tool. | ft231x usb uart driver link
: Visit the FTDI VCP Drivers Page for specific version links. : Sometimes FTDI devices require two driver passes—one
Always download from the official manufacturer to ensure you get the latest, most secure versions. | | Linux: device not detected | Run