This all helps improve security, since dodgy apps are a common malware vector, but can be a pain if you’ve obtained software from a trusted but unofficial source and just want to run it with no fuss. Fortunately, it’s straightforward enough to override macOS’s security measures and install and open an app from an unidentified developer. In Security and Privacy window, here you can change the settings of your Mac if you want to install apps from unidentified developer, To make the changes, click the padlock icon at the bottom-left corner of the window. To confirm provide your name and password in the popup window. See the screenshot.
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This document describes how to enable installation of applications from sources other than the Mac App Store on macOS.
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By default, Mac OS only allows users to install applications from 'verified sources.' In effect, this means that users are unable to install most applications downloaded from the internet or stored on physical media without receiving the error message below:
Users can follow the directions below to prevent this error message from appearing in one of two ways:
How To Change Security Preferences On Mac For Unidentified Developer Sierra
For more information about this message, please visit Apple's KB article on the topic: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290.
How To Change Security Preferences On Mac To Allow Installation Of Unidentified DevelopersChange Gatekeeper Settings (10.8.x / 10.9.x / 10.10.x / 10.11.x):How To Change Security Preferences On Mac For Unidentified Developer
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How Do I Change My Security Preferences On Mac Unidentified Developer MojaveChange Gatekeeper Settings (10.12.x / 10.13.x):
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