Troubleshooting Mac Errors About Unidentified Developers

This guide explains how to adjust a Mac's system preferences to install FileMaker. It is intended for general users.

iOS systems typically include a security preference to allow installation of apps only from identified developers through the Mac App Store. This preference may interfere with installing FileMaker on your computer.

To adjust this preference:

  1. In the upper-left corner of the desktop screen, click the Apple icon and select System Preferences.
  2. In the System Preferences window, click the icon for Security & Privacy.
  3. On the Security & Privacy settings, click the General tab.
  4. In the lower-left corner, click the Lock icon.
  5. At the authentication dialog, enter your user name and computer password, then click Unlock.
  6. Mark the flag for App Store and identified developers.
  7. Close the System Preferences dialog.

After adjusting this preference, restart the FileMaker installation process.