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title: "Installing on macOS"
slug: "installing-on-macos"
updated: 2026-04-09T11:08:15Z
published: 2026-04-09T11:08:15Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.nordlayer.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installing on macOS

This guide will show you how to set up the NordLayer application on macOS. It requires macOS 13 (Ventura) and above.

## Downloading and installing:

1. You can download the app from the NordLayer [Control Panel](https://cp.nordlayer.com/downloads). Alternatively, you can use the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nordlayer/id1488888843)
2. If you have downloaded the NordLayer application via our website, go to your Downloads folder and double-click the NordLayer.pkg file that you have downloaded

![02@2x.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/02@2x%281%29.png)

1. Installation window will pop up

You will be guided through all the necessary steps to complete the NordLayer installation.

![03@2x.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/03@2x%281%29.png)

## Setting up the application:

1. Open the Launchpad and click on the NordLayer icon

![Installing on macOS](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/installing-on-macos.webp)

1. Enter your Organization ID

![05@2x.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/05@2x%281%29.png)

1. Log in to your account with your username/password or using a 3rd party SSO

![06@2x.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/06@2x%281%29.png)

1. Connect to a shared gateway or your organization's private gateway

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/4%20MacOS%20states.png)

1. The first time you try connecting, you may be prompted to add NordLayer configurations, which you need to Allow

Note for macOS 15 (and later) usersTo allow extensions in Sequoia (macOS 15), follow these steps:  
1. Go to the **System Settings**.  
2. Click on **General** in the sidebar.  
3. Scroll down to the **Login Items & Extensions** section  
4. Click on the **+** button near **Extensions**.  
5. Locate the **Network Extensions** section and click on the **+** button next to it. Then, enable the NordLayer system extension.

![08@2x.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/08@2x%281%29.png)

1. A Neagent window will appear, asking for access to the Keychain

***Enter your device's password and click Always Allow.***

![09@2x.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/09@2x.png)

1. The connection status will change to Connected

**Note**: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our [24/7 customer support team](/docs/how-do-i-contact-nordlayer-customer-support).