How to Allow Apps to Be Downloaded on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

   It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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   Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

   , It's at the top of the preferences window.
   
   If all of the System Preferences icons are not visible, click on ⋮⋮⋮⋮ in the top bar of the dialog box. , It's near the top of the dialog box. , It's in the lower-left of the dialog box. , Only an administrator can make changes to your Mac's security and privacy settings. , It's in the bottom half of the dialog box below "Allow apps downloaded from."
   
   This saves your changes.
   
   Your Mac now allows apps to be downloaded.
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   Step 3: Click on Security & Privacy.

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   Step 4: Click on General.

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   Step 5: Click on the Padlock icon.

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   Step 6: Enter admin credentials.

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   Step 7: Click on the radio button next to "App store and identified developers."

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   Step 8: Click on the padlock icon.

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