Solved: MAC OS - "QMetry Automation Studio can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This article is created for MAC users facing an error while opening QAS for the first time after installation.

Symptoms:

When a user tries to open QAS for the first time after installation from a MAC machine, the below error is observed:

Cause/Reason:

There is a warning message due to the missing Security and Privacy system preference mentioned in this article below.

Solution:

  • Step 1: On opening the QAS-Mac.dmg file, you will notice the below warning message:

  • Step 2: Once you observe the warning message- Go to System Preference > Security and privacy >> General Tab >> Allow app downloaded from, see QAS, and Click "Open Anyway".

  • Step 3: You may be asked for 1 more confirmation popup, to allow opening QAS. Please make sure QAS should be moved/installed in the Applications folders.