Issue How to Fix 'macOS cannot verify that this app is free...

How to Fix 'macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware'

Mac users usually encounter the 'macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware' message while trying to install applications from unknown developers or ones that are not available on the official App Store and are coming from a third-party application platform. In these cases, the built-in Mac security system called Gatekeep cannot verify whether the specific application is completely safe and it may prevent the user from installing it. If you are confident in the legitimacy of the application and wish to proceed with its installation, you can use several different methods to bypass the security measure. 

Using Control-Click

  1. Locate the application triggering the 'macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware' message.
  2. Control-click it.
  3. From the available options, select 'Open.'
  4. This should whitelist the app and allow you to run it without any issues.

Using 'Open Anyway'

  1. Select the Apple menu and click on 'System Preferences.'
  2. Open 'Security & Privacy' and select the 'General' tab.
  3. Look for a button named 'Open Anyway.' Keep in mind that the button will appear for only an hour after trying to open an app resulting in the 'macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware'  error.
  4. Click the button to proceed with the installation of the app. 
  5. Confirm your decision by entering your admin credentials, if prompted.
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