[GH-ISSUE #1832] Barrier - Can't Install on Mac OS 10.5 Catalina #1343

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opened 2026-05-05 07:44:40 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 3 comments

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:44:40 -06:00

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Originally created by @robywoo on GitHub (Nov 12, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1832

What happened?

I downloaded v 2.4.0 of Barrier to my Mac, but when I went to install it, it was blocked because of potential malware in the app. Is it safe and if so what do I need to do to install it on my Mac on 10.15 OS Catalina

Version

v2.4.0

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If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?

https://sourceforge.net/projects/barrier.mirror/ and GitHub

What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)

macOS

What OS versions are you using?

10.15.7

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Originally created by @robywoo on GitHub (Nov 12, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1832 ### What happened? I downloaded v 2.4.0 of Barrier to my Mac, but when I went to install it, it was blocked because of potential malware in the app. Is it safe and if so what do I need to do to install it on my Mac on 10.15 OS Catalina ### Version v2.4.0 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? https://sourceforge.net/projects/barrier.mirror/ and GitHub ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) macOS ### What OS versions are you using? 10.15.7 ![Screen Shot 2022-11-12 at 12 55 12 pm](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/118034362/201454229-7426794a-f880-4bea-bb9f-6a9c01ec13a6.png) ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:44:43 -06:00

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@nkuttler commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2022):

I can not comment on the safety of using Barrier, but this issue can be worked around by granting an exception in Settings -> Privacy & Security, scroll down and click on "Open Anyway" for the Barrier entry.

@nkuttler commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2022): I can not comment on the safety of using Barrier, but this issue can be worked around by granting an exception in Settings -> Privacy & Security, scroll down and click on "Open Anyway" for the Barrier entry.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:44:44 -06:00

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@robywoo commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2022):

Hey Thanks heaps for getting back to me. I ended up finding out how to allow it through my security and all is good

Thanks again

Kind regards
Robyn Woods
0414 831 090

On 14 Nov 2022, at 5:54 pm, Nicolas Kuttler @.***> wrote:

I can not comment on the safety of using Barrier, but this issue can be worked around by granting an exception in Settings -> Privacy & Security, scroll down and click on "Open Anyway" for the Barrier entry.

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@robywoo commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2022): Hey Thanks heaps for getting back to me. I ended up finding out how to allow it through my security and all is good Thanks again Kind regards Robyn Woods 0414 831 090 > On 14 Nov 2022, at 5:54 pm, Nicolas Kuttler ***@***.***> wrote: > > > I can not comment on the safety of using Barrier, but this issue can be worked around by granting an exception in Settings -> Privacy & Security, scroll down and click on "Open Anyway" for the Barrier entry. > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. > You are receiving this because you authored the thread.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:44:46 -06:00

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@robywoo commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2022):

If anyone needs to allow Barrier in Big Sur it is found under Security & Privacy>General

@robywoo commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2022): If anyone needs to allow Barrier in Big Sur it is found under Security & Privacy>General