Allow apps downloaded from anywhere option missing

"allow apps from anywhere" drop-down menu missing. Help. Close. 2. Posted by 1 year ago. Archived "allow apps from anywhere" drop-down menu missing. Help. How do I download apps that are not in the app store? So I saw that my version of zoom was a bit outdated and I wanted to download a newer one, so when I went to the download page and clicked.  · Select the option Anywhere to allow apps downloaded from anywhere. After you can Re-lock the settings to prevent further changes by clicking the Lock in the lower left of the screen After you have installed your software you can always change the security settings back to only allow software from the Mac App Store.  · If you later decide that you’d like to return to your Mac’s default settings and no longer allow apps to be downloaded from anywhere, just follow these steps: Launch Terminal. Once it’s running, enter the code sudo spctl --master-enable You’ll no longer be able to select Anywhere. After this is done, you will only be allowed to download apps from the App Store, unless you use the steps Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins.

How to Allow Apps from Anywhere on macOS Big Sur [Tutorial]Terminal Commands:Restore "Anywhere" button: sudo spctl --master-disable Hide "Anywhere" button. At the bottom of the window, you'll see multiple options under Allow apps to be downloaded from. Select Anywhere to allow your Mac to download any and all apps. If you later decide that you'd like to return to your Mac's default settings and no longer allow apps to be downloaded from anywhere, just follow these steps: Launch Terminal. Select Start Settings Apps Apps features. Under Installing apps, select one of the available options. To stop seeing app recommendations, select either Allow apps from anywhere or Turn off app recommendations (options vary by Windows version).

Locate the 'Allow applications downloaded from' option and select the last option named 'Anywhere'. A new warning message will pop up - select Allow From Anywhere. From this point, the Mac's Gatekeeper will stop blocking applications created by unidentified developers. If you later decide that you’d like to return to your Mac’s default settings and no longer allow apps to be downloaded from anywhere, just follow these steps: Launch Terminal. Once it’s running, enter the code sudo spctl --master-enable You’ll no longer be able to select Anywhere. After this is done, you will only be allowed to download apps from the App Store, unless you use the steps mentioned above to access apps from other locations. Relaunch System Preferences and go to “Security Privacy” and the “General” tab. You will now see the “Anywhere” option under ‘Allow apps downloaded from:’ Gatekeeper options. You’ll now be able to open and launch apps from anywhere under macOS Mojave, High Sierra, and Sierra, but be forewarned this turns off Gatekeeper and is not recommended for the vast majority of Mac users.