[Qgis-user] can't open QGIS

[Emma Hain]

Hi Stina

There are some hints under the install button here
<https://qgis.org/download/#mac> which is this:
Tips for first launch <https://qgis.org/download/#tips-for-first-launch>

After installing QGIS, the first launch attempt may fail due to Apple’s
security framework.

*For macOS Sonoma (14) and earlier:* To enable QGIS, command-click on its
icon in your Applications folder and select *Open* in the context menu. A
confirmation dialog will display where you need to click the *Open* button
again. This only has to be done once.

*For macOS Sequoia (15) and newer:* To enable QGIS, command-click its icon
in your Applications folder and select *Open* from the context menu. A
warning dialog will appear; click the *Done* button. Next, navigate to *System
Settings > Privacy & Security* and scroll to the *Security* section. You
should see a message stating that *“QGIS” was blocked to protect your Mac*.
Click *Open Anyway*. A confirmation dialog will appear; click *Open Anyway*
again. This only has to be done once.
Let us know if you need any more help.

Kind regards
Em

Emma Hain — Product Manager/Senior GIS Analyst
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On Tue, 26 Aug 2025 at 06:12, Stina Johannesson via QGIS-User <
qgis-user at lists.osgeo.org> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> When I try to open QGIS (after having downloaded it successfully on MacOS)
> it says that it won't open since "Apple couldn't verify that it's free from
> sabotage programmez that can damage the computer or adventure your
> integrity".
>
> The options are then only to move it to the trash or click "Done". Neither
> of the options starts the programme.
>
> Question:
>
>    - Is it safe to download the programme?
>    - How do I move forward to open the programme?
>
>
> Best,
> Stina
>
>
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