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bwan1011 Author

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MacOS Sequoia -- "Allow Apps from Anywhere" (or GateKeeper) has been modified..

Does anyone know a solution on how to disable Gatekeeper on MacOS 15 Sequoia. Running Mac terminal command: "sudo spctl --master-disable" on MacOS 14 and below would allow me to run any software without issue.

However, in the latest release this seems to be not working and I am receiving this message:

"Globally disabling the assessment system needs to be confirmed in System Settings."

Unfortunately, I cannot find said Assessment System in System Settings. Is this something we need to disable in recovery? Like Disabling SIP?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Sep 16, 2024 6:20 PM

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bwan1011 Author

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Posted on Oct 18, 2024 12:00 PM

So, I figured it out how to allow apps from anywhere. But learned its the order of operations on how to enable this option has changed. @etresoft was correct and you can still enable the setting, but you must do the following.

Follow the order exactly:

Open up System Settings
In System Settings, navigate to "Privacy & Security". Leave Window Open in the Background
Open up Terminal (as separate window). DO NOT CLOSE System Settings
In Terminal, run "sudo spctl --master-disable" --> Type Password --> Click Enter
In System Settings, navigate out of "Privacy & Security" Page (For Example -- Click on "Lockscreen"), then navigate back to "Privacy & Security"
In System Settings --> Privacy & Security Page --> Scroll Down to bottom --> Select "Allow Application From" --> Select "Anywhere" (the option will now appear) --> Type Password
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Nov 5, 2024 6:37 AM in response to ToddToddRoy

This question was answered on page 1 from bwan1011. Tested it myself, worked a treat.

Follow the order exactly:

Open up System Settings
In System Settings, navigate to "Privacy & Security". Leave Window Open in the Background
Open up Terminal (as separate window). DO NOT CLOSE System Settings
In Terminal, run "sudo spctl --master-disable" --> Type Password --> Click Enter
In System Settings, navigate out of "Privacy & Security" Page (For Example -- Click on "Lockscreen"), then navigate back to "Privacy & Security"
In System Settings --> Privacy & Security Page --> Scroll Down to bottom --> Select "Allow Application From" --> Select "Anywhere" (the option will now appear) --> Type Password

Barney-15E

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Sep 25, 2024 12:36 PM in response to ChrisTangx

I have no issues opening a .json file.

What is the default app you have set for opening a json file? Maybe it is that app that is quarantined.

Sep 25, 2024 7:55 PM in response to Barney-15E

In the begining it was Cursor, since I recently installed it and it connected all the .json files by default, meanwhile opening Cursor itself from Launchpad was just fine. Then I right clicked on the json file and tried to open it in Sublime Text, the GateKeeper still prevented me from opening it.

Well now I can open it, but I don't really know what I did worked...

Nov 16, 2024 10:01 AM in response to bwan1011

Thank you for this answer.

Can you re-enable GateKeeper after allowing a specific app? If so, how?

I tried using "sudo spctl --master-enable" but I received this message:

"This operation is no longer supported. Please see the man page for more information."

Thoughts?

bwan1011 Author

Level 1

80 points

Nov 29, 2024 9:37 AM in response to The-Voice-Of-Taciturnity

I would like to say thank you so much for taking the time & writing this out. My goal for this post is to not get annoying pop-ups or doing extra steps when trying to run any software. I completely understand the security implications (and yes, apple chat support will always mention it) & accept any responsibility/risk of running any software. However, the goal is not to completely disable SIP & this method works without doing so. I feel like most users who are comfortable with Terminal understand the side-effects of doing so.

Oct 12, 2024 6:08 PM in response to bwan1011

Puedo confirmar que el comando sudo spctl --master-disable funciona para habilitar de cualquier sitio saludos

Nov 3, 2024 3:42 PM in response to bwan1011

Thanks for this. Why is it not enable (the option) in the first place.

Nov 9, 2024 4:30 PM in response to bwan1011

Just wanted to say "thank you!"

Created a community account just for you — you're awesome bwan1011!!

Nov 16, 2024 7:13 AM in response to bwan1011

Thank you!

SmackTO

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Nov 17, 2024 4:26 PM in response to Snial

As far as I'm concerned, this is the right answer. Thanks snial!

Dec 15, 2024 2:04 AM in response to ToddToddRoy

Have you read the other comments? There your answer lies.

patjoew

Level 1

8 points

Dec 17, 2024 8:09 AM in response to bwan1011

I wanted to thank you with all my heart! I tried installing some old software but didn't had the rights anymore to be installed this fixed it. So Thank YOU !!

Dec 20, 2024 11:37 AM in response to djconns13

This doesn't work. Clicking on Gatekeeper only takes me to the section but doesn't provide any more alternatives than was already there.

MacOS Sequoia -- "Allow Apps from Anywhere" (or GateKeeper) has been modified..