Install TeamViewer on macOS - TeamViewer Support
<main> <article class="userContent"> <h2 data-id="general">General</h2><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line"><em>The article applies to all macOS users </em></p></div></div><p>This guide will walk you through how to install TeamViewer on a computer running macOS. </p><p><br></p><h3></h3><h2 data-id="get-teamviewer-from-the-website">Get TeamViewer from the website</h2><p>To use the full potential of TeamViewer, we recommend downloading the TeamViewer full version from our website.</p><ol><li>Go <a href="https://www.teamviewer.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://www.teamviewer.com</a></li><li>Click the <strong>Download </strong>button at the top of the website</li><li>Follow the instructions to save the setup file</li></ol><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/5RUGMQS2XBXA/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/5RUGMQS2XBXA/image.png" alt="image.png" height="930" width="1414" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-1"></h3><h2 data-id="install-teamviewer-on-your-device">Install TeamViewer on your device</h2><p>1) Open <strong>TeamViewer.dmg</strong> and then double-click on <strong>Install TeamViewer</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/1YDYMX98KHGO/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/1YDYMX98KHGO/image.png" alt="image.png" height="532" width="602" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>2) A security alert may appear - this will tell you the source of the download (<a href="https://www.TeamViewer.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">TeamViewer.com</a>). Click Open to begin the installation process</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/9U2REUH339T1/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/9U2REUH339T1/image.png" alt="image.png" height="470" width="535" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>3) In order to proceed with the installation, please check the box <strong>I accept the </strong><a href="https://www.teamviewer.com/eula/" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"><strong>EULA and DPA</strong></a><strong> </strong>and then <strong>Continue</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/DZYWND90U0IV/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/DZYWND90U0IV/image.png" alt="image.png" height="584" width="552" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>4) The setup file will now guide you through the installation process for TeamViewer. Follow the on-screen commands to begin the installation</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/IZW1OMFX0BC3/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/IZW1OMFX0BC3/image.png" alt="image.png" height="556" width="732" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>📌<strong>Note:</strong> By default, the standard install of TeamViewer installs the application in the <strong>Applications folder on the Macintosh HD - </strong>For <strong>Destination Select</strong> & <strong>Installation Type</strong>, simply click <strong>Continue </strong>& then<strong> Install</strong></p><p>5) Enter the Computer's Admin credentials in order to commence the installation. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/W1LAADL6JOSY/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/W1LAADL6JOSY/image.png" alt="image.png" height="318" width="555" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>6) Click <strong>Close</strong> once the setup file confirms a successful installation. <strong>TeamViewer </strong>will open automatically.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/P93QWCLAJFOE/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/P93QWCLAJFOE/image.png" alt="image.png" height="556" width="734" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p><strong>📌Note</strong>: The Installation window may ask if you want to move the <strong>TeamViewer Installer</strong> to the Trash. This <strong>does not</strong> affect the installation of TeamViewer, but rather moves the TeamViewer.dmg file to the Trash automatically. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/6XNU7D6GPZ1V/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/6XNU7D6GPZ1V/image.png" alt="image.png" height="148" width="434" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-2"></h3><h2 data-id="configure-initial-setup">Configure Initial Setup</h2><p><strong><em>📌Note</em></strong><em>: The </em><strong><em>Initial Setup assistant for Unattended Access</em></strong><em> is only available for the </em><strong><em>Host client</em></strong><em>. You can skip it at any point and setup </em><strong><em>Unattended Access</em></strong><em> in the TeamViewer preferences.</em></p><p>With TeamViewer Host, once TeamViewer is installed on the device the <strong>Initial Setup assistant for Unattended Access</strong> will appear. Click <strong>Continue </strong>to proceed.</p><p>On the next screen, create a <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/28442-all-about-passwords#password-for-unattended-access" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Personal Password</a> for unattended access. Type the same password a second time to confirm it, and then click <strong>Continue.</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/E57WE7Z7AQ7M/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/E57WE7Z7AQ7M/image.png" alt="image.png" height="495" width="734" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>📌<strong>Note:</strong> To Skip the <strong>Initial Setup assistant</strong>, click <strong>Skip </strong>on the second screen</p><p>Click <strong>Finish </strong>to close the assistant. </p><p>After installation, the TeamViewer main window will open automatically. To access the device quickly, it is recommended to add it to your<a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/4442-what-is-a-teamviewer-account#add-a-computer-to-your-computers-contacts-list" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"> list of computers and contacts</a>. </p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-3"></h3><h2 data-id="for-devices-running-macos-mojave-or-later">For devices running macOS Mojave or later</h2><p>After installation, you will need to configure the device for remote access. More information can be found here: </p><div class="js-embed embedResponsive" data-embedjson="{"body":"This article applies to Mac users running macOS 10.14 or higher with TeamViewer or Blizz. Background Apple has introduced a security mechanism with macOS 10.14 (Mojave), which requires special access to be granted to remote control applications like TeamViewer. And macOS 10.15 (Catalina) has strengthened the security and…","url":"https:\/\/community.teamviewer.com\/English\/kb\/articles\/44699-how-to-control-a-mac-running-macos-10-14-or-higher","embedType":"link","name":"How to control a Mac running macOS 10.14 or higher - TeamViewer Support"}"> <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/44699-how-to-control-a-mac-running-macos-10-14-or-higher" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"> https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/44699-how-to-control-a-mac-running-macos-10-14-or-higher </a> </div><p><br></p> </article> </main>
