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Install your DMG File

Once your DMG is generated, you can install it on a Mac computer and validate the application before broader distribution.

Standard installation

A download link is automatically created after generation. It always points to the latest available version. Open this link from the target Mac to download the .dmg.

Then:

  1. Open the downloaded .dmg on the Mac.
  2. Install the application from the disk image, following the installation flow shown by macOS.
  3. Launch the application on the target device.

For production rollouts, always perform the first installation from a real Mac representative of your target fleet.

If you exported a standalone DMG for offline installation, validate the package on a Mac representative of the disconnected target environment before broader rollout.

First launch and macOS checks

On first launch, macOS can show one or more prompts depending on the device configuration and the native features used by your project.

Common checks to validate:

  • the app opens correctly after installation;
  • the displayed icon and app name are correct;
  • camera, microphone, Bluetooth, or geolocation permissions behave as expected if your project uses them;
  • the application behaves correctly after being reopened.

Some Mac security settings can require an explicit user confirmation before the first launch. If this happens, approve the application from the macOS security flow, then launch it again and continue testing.

Update or replace an existing version

If you change the code or desktop binary of your application, you must export a new DMG and redistribute it.

On the target Mac:

  • install the new version from the new DMG;
  • confirm the expected version/build is the one being launched;
  • revalidate the native permissions and any critical workflows after the update.

Previous versions

To download a previous version of your DMG, click Download next to the desired version in the Windows / MacOS tab.

FAQ

Can I install the same DMG on multiple Macs?
Yes. The same DMG can be shared with multiple Mac users, as long as the target devices meet the supported macOS version and your internal distribution rules.

Do updates apply automatically on macOS?
No. If you make a code-level or desktop-binary update, you need to export a new DMG and redistribute it.

Can I use the DMG in a fully disconnected environment?
Yes, if you exported it with Asset management (offline). See Standalone DMG for offline installation.

Should I validate the app on more than one Mac?
Yes, if your deployment targets different Mac models or usage contexts. At minimum, test on one representative device before wider rollout.

Need help with a specific macOS deployment? Contact the PandaSuite team.