disappearing alias for an app

I downloaded an app, installed it and created an alias which I planned to keep on the doc. It goes onto the doc but when I am finished using the app, at some point it disappears! This keeps happening. How can I install it so it won't disappear?

MacBook, macOS 13.1

Posted on Dec 31, 2022 1:12 PM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2022 2:36 PM

greenlulu wrote:

I downloaded an app, installed it and created an alias which I planned to keep on the doc. It goes onto the doc but when I am finished using the app, at some point it disappears! This keeps happening. How can I install it so it won't disappear?


alias?


You can drag and drop any app from the Application folder to the Dock


or launch the App and Control click the Dock icon >Options>Keep in Dock






Change Desktop & Dock settings on Mac - Apple Support


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Dec 31, 2022 2:36 PM in response to greenlulu

greenlulu wrote:

I downloaded an app, installed it and created an alias which I planned to keep on the doc. It goes onto the doc but when I am finished using the app, at some point it disappears! This keeps happening. How can I install it so it won't disappear?


alias?


You can drag and drop any app from the Application folder to the Dock


or launch the App and Control click the Dock icon >Options>Keep in Dock






Change Desktop & Dock settings on Mac - Apple Support


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