Hi Stina There are some hints under the install button here <https://qgis.org/download/#mac> which is this: Tips for first launch <https://qgis.org/download/#tips-for-first-launch>
After installing QGIS, the first launch attempt may fail due to Apple’s security framework. *For macOS Sonoma (14) and earlier:* To enable QGIS, command-click on its icon in your Applications folder and select *Open* in the context menu. A confirmation dialog will display where you need to click the *Open* button again. This only has to be done once. *For macOS Sequoia (15) and newer:* To enable QGIS, command-click its icon in your Applications folder and select *Open* from the context menu. A warning dialog will appear; click the *Done* button. Next, navigate to *System Settings > Privacy & Security* and scroll to the *Security* section. You should see a message stating that *“QGIS” was blocked to protect your Mac*. Click *Open Anyway*. A confirmation dialog will appear; click *Open Anyway* again. This only has to be done once. Let us know if you need any more help. Kind regards Em Emma Hain — Product Manager/Senior GIS Analyst [email protected] [image: https://north-road.com] *North Road* Cartography • Development • Spatial Analysis ------------------------------ *north-road.com* <http://north-road.com> <https://twitter.com/northroadgeo> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-road-studios> <https://www.facebook.com/North-Road-997236690392419/home> FOSS4G 2025 <https://2025.foss4g.org/> 17-23 November, Auckland, New Zealand On Tue, 26 Aug 2025 at 06:12, Stina Johannesson via QGIS-User < [email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > When I try to open QGIS (after having downloaded it successfully on MacOS) > it says that it won't open since "Apple couldn't verify that it's free from > sabotage programmez that can damage the computer or adventure your > integrity". > > The options are then only to move it to the trash or click "Done". Neither > of the options starts the programme. > > Question: > > - Is it safe to download the programme? > - How do I move forward to open the programme? > > > Best, > Stina > > > _______________________________________________ > QGIS-User mailing list > [email protected] > List info: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user > Unsubscribe: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user >
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