Needing help opening file

So i downloaded a program off the internet (official website) and no matter what i do i keep getting the "cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer." message. I've tried using finder instead of launchpad but nothing's working. help?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Mar 15, 2022 5:01 PM

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BDAqua

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Mar 15, 2022 5:35 PM in response to herbal_tea

Ah, right click on it & chose Open...

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