[Qgis-psc] [qgis-board] Unable to Open QGIS on macOS – Apple Security Warning

[Andreas Neumann]

Dear Reneta,

Please try with a recently downloaded installer file. The downloader from
2022 is really outdated.

We have fixed this "notarization issue" meanwhile. For a current download
please use download.qgis.org and select version 3.44

Best regards,
Andreas Neumann

On Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 17:04, Reneta Georgieva <
renetageorgievamail at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Dear QGIS Support Team,
>
>
> I am trying to install and run QGIS on my Mac, but I am unable to open the
> application.
>
> When I launch QGIS, macOS displays the following message:
>
> "QGIS can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious
> software. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more
> information."
>
> Additional details:
>
>    - Operating System: macOS (version available upon request)
>    - Application: QGIS
>    - Download source: Chrome browser
>    - The application appears to have been downloaded on 16 August 2022
>    according to the macOS warning message.
>
> I would appreciate your assistance in determining whether:
>
>    1. The version I am using is outdated or unsupported.
>    2. There is a newer notarized version available for my macOS version.
>    3. Any additional installation steps are required to allow QGIS to run
>    safely.
>
> I have attached a screenshot of the warning message for reference.
>
> Thank you for your help. I look forward to your guidance.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Reneta Georgieva
>
>
> *Reneta Georgieva*
> *Ocean Journalist & Environmental Consultant*
> +45 503 52 005
> renetageorgievamail at gmail.com
>
> Reneta Georgieva <https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneta-georgieva-a00823164/>
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneta-georgieva-a00823164/>
>


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Andreas Neumann
QGIS.ORG board member (treasurer)
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