Prevent files in /tmp directory from being removed (Mac OS X)

Question

I want to protect my /tmp directory to prevent the files inside from getting deleted, however "chmod +t /tmp" does not set the sticky bit. Is there alternative way to it on mac os x?

Answer 1

Not with /tmp directory, as it is designed to be wiped upon reboot. Doing this can and will cause problems.

By default, files that aren't accessed in three days are deleted from /tmp

More info: https://superuser.com/questions/187071/in-mac-os-x-how-often-is-tmp-deleted

What you are trying to accomplish is NOT a good idea. Please chose a different folder.