Below we break down what you should do if your Macbook'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.
- Click About This Mac.
- A pop-up will appear similar to the one below, telling you which version you are on.
- Click the
Apple icon on the top left.
- Select System Preferences (or System Settings).
- Click Security & Privacy (or Privacy & Security).
- Under "Allow apps downloaded from," select Open Anyway or Anywhere if present. Otherwise, select App Store and identified developers.
Older Macs
Newer MacsOptions grayed out? Click the 🔒 lock on the bottom to allow changes to these settings. You'll be asked to enter your Mac password. - On older Macs, click the Privacy tab at the top, then click Full Disk Access on the left.
- Now, click the ➕ sign.
- Select Applications from the left column, select Bark, and click Open.
- Now, click the ➕ sign.
- On newer Macs, click Full Disk Access.
- Give Bark access.
- Give Bark access.
- Go to
Finder > Applications.
- Double click on
Bark. It should open now!