Download AirTerminalfor macOS
Follow these simple steps to install AirTerminal on your Mac
Installation Warning
AirTerminal is code verified by Apple and free from malware but Apple may block it due to security settings. Follow these visual guides to install AirTerminal on macOS
Download & Open DMG
After clicking the download button above, locate the downloaded .dmg file in your Downloads folder and double-click to open it. You may see a security warning initially.
- File will be saved to your Downloads folder
- Double-click the .dmg file to mount it
- If you see a security warning, click "Done" for now
Drag to Applications
In the installer window, drag the AirTerminal app icon to the Applications folder to install it.
- Click and hold the AirTerminal icon
- Drag it to the Applications folder
- Wait for the copy process to complete
Open System Preferences
After installation, you'll need to allow AirTerminal to run. Open System Preferences to access the security settings.
- Click the Apple menu → System Preferences
- Look for "Privacy & Security" or "Security & Privacy"
- Search for "system settings" if needed
Open AirTerminal Security Dialog
In Privacy & Security, you'll see a dialog asking to open "AirTerminal". This confirms Apple's verification and gives you options to proceed.
- You'll see "Open AirTerminal?" dialog
- Apple explains it's free from malware
- Choose "Open Anyway" to proceed
Allow AirTerminal & Launch
In the Privacy & Security panel, you'll see AirTerminal was blocked. Click "Open Anyway" to allow it to run.
- Look for "AirTerminal was blocked to protect your Mac"
- Click the "Open Anyway" button
- Enter your password if prompted
- AirTerminal will now launch successfully!
System Requirements
Make sure your Mac meets these requirements
macOS Requirements
- macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
- 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
- 2GB free disk space
- Intel or Apple Silicon processor
- Stable internet connection
- Administrator privileges for installation
Need Help?
Common issues and solutions
App is Damaged or Can't Be Opened
This is a common macOS security feature. Follow the steps above to go to Security & Privacy settings and click "Open Anyway".
Can't Find Security & Privacy Settings
On macOS Ventura and later, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security instead of System Preferences → Security & Privacy.
Application Won't Start
Make sure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements and that you have a stable internet connection. Try restarting your Mac if the issue persists.
DMG File Won't Open
Try downloading the file again. If the problem persists, check your Downloads folder for any corrupted files and delete them before re-downloading.