Bypassing non-signed packages instructions outdated

[kwtobin]

Type of issue

Outdated article

Feedback

The instructions for bypassing gatekeeper checks are outdated for modern versions of macOS.

To work around this issue using Finder:

1. Locate the downloaded package in Finder
2. Control-click (click while pressing the Control (or Ctrl) key on the package
3. Select Open from the context menu

On newer versions of macOS the user must attempt to open the pkg, close the prompt, then open System Settings > Privacy & Security and scroll down to the Security section. From there they will be able to click "Open Anyway" next to the listing for the installer.

In reality, it would be helpful if the packages were just signed/notarized properly, which would avoid the entire issue and increase security.

Page URL

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-on-macos?view=powershell-7.5&source=docs

Content source URL

https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/blob/main/reference/docs-conceptual/install/Installing-PowerShell-on-macOS.md

Author

@sdwheeler

Platform Id

6bd28c78-585d-b528-21eb-d01f36fbcb5c

Document Id

d025a07e-05e1-ef40-5500-36d3facbcc04

[sdwheeler]

This is a known issue (see PowerShell/PowerShell#10874) and the PowerShell team is working on a solution.

I will get the docs updated for the latest version of macOS.