%% date:: [[2023-01-06]] %% # [[Allow apps from anywhere on macOS Ventura]] Later versions of [[macOS]] (Ventura+) no longer expose the ability to allow apps downloaded from anywhere on the System Settings UI. However, here's how you can achieve the same effect on the terminal. [^macpaw] Open up the terminal and run this command: ```bash sudo spctl --master-disable ``` Enter your password when prompted. When you go to Settings > Privacy & Security now, you should be able to see a "Anywhere" option in the Security section: ![[macos-allow-from-anywhere.png]] You may still have to restart an app you're trying to download/install/set up to get it to prompt you for permissions again, after which you can go into Settings and click *Allow*. ### To enable the restriction If you change your mind and no longer want the computer to be allowed to download from anywhere, run this command: ```bash sudo spctl --master-enable ``` [^macpaw]: Degtiarenko, I. (2020). *Want to allow app downloads from anywhere? Here's how*. Retrieved from: https://macpaw.com/how-to/allow-apps-anywhere