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An app that has been notarized by Apple indicates that Apple checked it for malicious software and none was detected:. Prior to macOS Catalina, opening an app that hasn't been notarized shows a yellow warning icon and asks if you're sure you want to open it:. If you have set your Mac to allow apps only from the App Store and you try to install an app from elsewhere, your Mac will say that the app can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the App Store.

If you see this warning, it means that the app was not notarized, and Apple could not scan the app for known malicious software. This was done keeping in view the growing number of threats and a high number of reported security breach incidents in the past.

While a good measure, it restricted many of the power Mac users in their experience of operating on the system. Unknown to many though, not all is lost. The option for allowing applications downloaded from anywhere is hidden by default in Gatekeeper on Mac OS High Sierra, and can be changed if required.

The following steps will show you how you can do that. Paste the following command: sudo spctl —master-disable, press Enter, enter your system password;.

But please note that this change will turn off Gatekeeper, and it is not suitable for most Mac users. Allowing applications from anywhere, such as unidentified developers, can make Macs susceptible to some malware and junk software, which should be avoided by all its users. Seems to work fine on El Capitan. This should be the accepted answer — Zorgatone. Zorgatone Done! Alexey Kvasov Alexey Kvasov 4 4 silver badges 2 2 bronze badges.

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