The default setting is to only allow apps from the first two categories: the Mac App Store and from identified developers. This setting should provide a good amount of security, allowing users to get apps from the app store or download signed apps from the web.
From How to open apps from unidentified developers on macOS Sierra: Close System Preferences on your Mac. Type the following command: sudo spctl -master-disable. Hit enter on your keyboard. Enter your administrator password. Hit enter on your keyboard. This will restore the Anywhere setting and select it by default.
Will there be future support for allowing the use of Unidentified Developer apps in MacOS 10.14.1 Mohave? I understand that Apple would like to ensure a safe environment for our Mac products, however many users such as myself have invested money from 3rd party companies (which were safe and usable) that are systematically being shut down. I post this now because I have waited for an update or other community questions. Most answers go back to previous MacOS gatekeeper issues. Verizon messages app mac not working. It would be nice to be able to load an updated printer driver in the near future.
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That’s how to open App from the unidentified developer on macOS High Sierra, just a bit differently. It because Apple has increased the security of the latest update of the macOS system. And for app developer now is not easy to get their apps to get approved by Apple.
BTW I have attempted to open the app from a finder window and control click on the app. I have opened my gatekeeper app and switched to Allow apps downloaded from: Anywhere. I have attempted to open the executable file in Mac Terminal. Still receiving: 'The application 'app name.app' can't be opened.' bubble.
Any other users/developers know if this will be updated?