[GH-ISSUE #1961] barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified #1434

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opened 2026-05-05 07:50:21 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 10 comments
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Originally created by @airtonix on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1961

What happened?

barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified

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v2.0.0-RC1

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barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified

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

macOS

What OS versions are you using?

barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified

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barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified

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barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified

Originally created by @airtonix on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1961 ### What happened? barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified ### Version v2.0.0-RC1 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) macOS ### What OS versions are you using? barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified ### Relevant log output ```shell barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified ``` ### Any other information barrier cant be installed on macosx because the developer can not be verified
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@airtonix commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023):

i'd take screenshots but of course i cant get my mouse onto the mac

<!-- gh-comment-id:1659622721 --> @airtonix commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023): i'd take screenshots but of course i cant get my mouse onto the mac
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@airtonix commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023):

Screen Shot 2023-08-01 at 3 34 14 pm
<!-- gh-comment-id:1659624386 --> @airtonix commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023): <img width="388" alt="Screen Shot 2023-08-01 at 3 34 14 pm" src="https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/assets/61225/7c0c65fb-a2de-4fba-8712-9e1a7c0acd9e">
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@airtonix commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023):

https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/assets/61225/b3b8e31a-1282-445d-870c-e33ef18a788c

why are macs soooooooooo annoying to use?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1659633857 --> @airtonix commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023): https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/assets/61225/b3b8e31a-1282-445d-870c-e33ef18a788c > why are macs soooooooooo annoying to use?
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@alcristian commented on GitHub (Aug 3, 2023):

Im having the same issue, any solution for this?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1664564275 --> @alcristian commented on GitHub (Aug 3, 2023): Im having the same issue, any solution for this?
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@adrianj12 commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2023):

You can work around this by clicking Cancel and then try opening it again, and it should give you an option to install anyway.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1664834933 --> @adrianj12 commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2023): You can work around this by clicking Cancel and then try opening it again, and it should give you an option to install anyway.
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@alcristian commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2023):

Didnt work. If I cancel and try again, got the same message.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1665766878 --> @alcristian commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2023): Didnt work. If I cancel and try again, got the same message.
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@adrianj12 commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2023):

Sorry, you can try Control + click on the app and select Open. Or go into settings: System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and select "Open Anyway."

<!-- gh-comment-id:1665793417 --> @adrianj12 commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2023): Sorry, you can try Control + click on the app and select Open. Or go into settings: System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and select "Open Anyway."
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@stuaxo commented on GitHub (Aug 11, 2023):

I installed via homebrew, and the only way I could fix it was by removing the com.apple.quarantine attribute on the app with xattr.

I'm not at my Mac now, so can't find the exact incantation, but it was along the lines of xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Barrier.app

<!-- gh-comment-id:1674704156 --> @stuaxo commented on GitHub (Aug 11, 2023): I installed via homebrew, and the only way I could fix it was by removing the com.apple.quarantine attribute on the app with xattr. I'm not at my Mac now, so can't find the exact incantation, but it was along the lines of xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Barrier.app
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@limshark commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2023):

I also have the same issue on Macos11 , however the workaround is to bypass the MacOS trust setting to enable applications from third party. ( This is just a workaround and the issue needs to be resolved from source )

I used the brew install —cask barrier to install the software.

the workaround using the UI of macOS is as follows

Apple Menu -> Preference -> Security & Privacy
in General Tab Click “open anyway” Button in response to the message
———> “ the “Barrier.app” was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer.

screen shot given below

Screenshot 2023-08-31 at 8 42 01 AM

<!-- gh-comment-id:1700308362 --> @limshark commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2023): I also have the same issue on Macos11 , however the workaround is to bypass the MacOS trust setting to enable applications from third party. ( This is just a workaround and the issue needs to be resolved from source ) I used the brew install —cask barrier to install the software. the workaround using the UI of macOS is as follows Apple Menu -> Preference -> Security & Privacy in General Tab Click “open anyway” Button in response to the message ———> “ the “Barrier.app” was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer. ### screen shot given below ![Screenshot 2023-08-31 at 8 42 01 AM](https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/assets/7282526/9107e792-ff0b-4d42-8e47-01fa805435b9)
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@JackPala commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2024):

I had the same issue installing as a brew cask. Workaround was easy, but it would be nice to have the developer key verified just for peace of mind

<!-- gh-comment-id:2243483353 --> @JackPala commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2024): I had the same issue installing as a brew cask. Workaround was easy, but it would be nice to have the developer key verified just for peace of mind
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