Deactivate Mac OS Gatekeeper - Here's how
On your Mac, the OS Gatekeeper ensures that no malicious programs take possession of your Apple. Deactivating gatekeeper control is not a problem, for example, if the tool blocks an application.
Briefly deactivate the OS Gatekeeper
If you basically want to keep control of the OS Gatekeeper, but at the same time install a trustworthy program, you can only switch off the protection of the OS Gatekeeper for this one program:
- As soon as the Mac Gatekeeper blocks the installation with a corresponding message, right-click on the icon.
- In the context menu, select the "Open" option and confirm the subsequent warning from OS Gatekeeper with "Open".
- You can now install the software, but the OS Gatekeeper protection remains intact.
Disable Mac OS Gatekeeper completely
- Open the "System Settings" and select the "Security" button.
- To change the settings, you must first enter your system password. To do this, click on the small lock in the lower left corner.
- In the "Allow programs from the following sources" area, select the "No restrictions" option.
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