Sudo allow downloaded apps to install on mac

MacOS Sierra imposes stricter restrictions but you can still install apps from anywhere. MacOS Sierra changed the way your Mac handles applications from unidentified developers. It's now stricter with installing such apps than previous versions of OS X , but there are ways to get around Sierra's roadblocks.

Because sometimes you need to install an app that Apple can't identify but that you trust and know is safe. A third option -- Anywhere -- is no longer offered. May 13, May 29, November 11, September 28, February 04, Subscribe to know first Our delivery owl will bring you our best deals and news about MacPaw apps.

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Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Download the software as you normally would from the Internet. If asked if you want to "keep" or "discard" the file, select keep.

Note that you should only do this if you are certain you trust the publisher of the software. Open your software's setup file. This will prompt a pop-up with an error message that says "[Name] can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the App Store. This will close the pop-up window. This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. It's near the top of the System Preferences window. It's at the top of the preferences window.

Click on General. It's near the top of the dialog box. Click on the Padlock icon. It's in the lower-left of the dialog box. Enter admin credentials. Only an administrator can make changes to your Mac's security and privacy settings. Click on the radio button next to "App store and identified developers. Click on the padlock icon. This saves your changes. Your Mac now allows apps to be downloaded.