# Ignition on MAC - installer can't be opened because Apple can't check it

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** ignition81\
**Created:** [April 3, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-mac-installer-cant-be-opened-because-apple-cant-check-it/71976 "2023-04-03T15:35:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![mathieurleblanc33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e19adc/32.png) [@mathieurleblanc33](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mathieurleblanc33)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-on-mac-installer-cant-be-opened-because-apple-cant-check-it/71976/7 "2023-04-03T15:46:54Z")

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I have Ignition 8.1.23 currently running on 2012 Mac Server.  
I had minor issues installing Ignition but I think it was me as new user to Mac. We run designer on Mac.  
Check this link:

> [@Installing Ignition on macOS - Monterey - Gateway Installer doesn't launch](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-ignition-on-macos-monterey-gateway-installer-doesnt-launch/67161/4):
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> Hi, Thank you for your input. It seems like your workaround did work for me. I was able to install Ignition on macOS.

It may help.

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