Below we break down what you should do if your Mac's Bark Desktop App is not opening. For the best instructions, select the specific way your app isn't opening below:
Error: "Bark is damaged and can’t be opened."
Click Move to Trash in the error.
Open
Finder.Look for Bark in the left column. If present, click ⏏ Eject.
Now, let's download a fresh copy of the app here: bark.us/ios
It should install and open properly! Once it does, continue with our iOS setup guide.
Other issues or errors
If you are experiencing one of these issues...
The app doesn't open, or only opens for a second and immediately disappears
Error: "Bark can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software."
...Then, let's check a few settings on your Mac.
Click the
Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen.Select System Preferences (or System Settings).
Click Security & Privacy (or Privacy & Security).
Under "Allow applications from," select Open Anyway or Anywhere if present. Otherwise, select App Store and Known Developers.
Options grayed out? Click the 🔒 lock on the bottom to allow changes to these settings. You'll be asked to enter your Mac password.
Go to
Finder > Applications.Double click on
Bark. It should open now!