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macOS Installation Guide

SecretPaste is not yet notarized with Apple, so macOS will show a security warning on first launch. This is a one-time step — after that the app opens normally.

Why does macOS block the app?

macOS Gatekeeper checks every app downloaded from the internet against Apple's notarization service. Apps that are not notarized show one of these messages:

  • "SecretPaste is damaged and can't be opened."
  • "SecretPaste cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified."

The app is not damaged. This is standard macOS behaviour for unsigned apps.

Method A — Terminal (recommended)

This removes the quarantine flag macOS set on the app after installation.

  1. 1

    Download the DMG and drag to Applications

    Open the downloaded DMG file and drag SecretPaste.app into your Applications folder.

  2. 2

    Open Terminal

    Press ⌘ Space, type Terminal, and press Enter.

  3. 3

    Run this command

    xattr -cr /Applications/SecretPaste.app

    Paste in Terminal and press Enter.

  4. 4

    Open SecretPaste normally

    Double-click SecretPaste in Applications or search for it in Spotlight. It will open without any warning.

What does this command do? xattr -cr removes the com.apple.quarantine attribute macOS adds to apps installed from downloaded files. It does not modify the app itself.

Method B — System Settings (no Terminal)

This works when macOS shows "cannot be verified". If you see "damaged", use Method A instead.

  1. 1

    Download the DMG and drag to Applications

    Open the DMG and drag SecretPaste.app into your Applications folder.

  2. 2

    Try to open SecretPaste

    Double-click SecretPaste in Applications. macOS will block it and show a warning — click OK to dismiss.

  3. 3

    Open System Settings → Privacy & Security

    Click the Apple menu → System Settings → Privacy & Security. Scroll down to the Security section.

  4. 4

    Click "Open Anyway"

    You will see SecretPaste listed as blocked. Click Open Anyway, then confirm in the dialog. The app will launch and this step will never be needed again.

Still not working?

If the app still won't open after following the steps above, contact support with your macOS version and the exact error message.

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