iMac 2019 Big Sur 11.6 has no "Anywhere" option in Security & Privacy

I'm unable to make this terminal command work

sudo spctl –master-disable

Has this command changed or Big Sur no longer allows any outside programs?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Sep 30, 2021 5:54 PM

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dialabrain

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Sep 30, 2021 6:17 PM in response to jillfocke

See: Open a Mac app from an unidentified developer - Apple Support

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