Windows or macOS won't open the app
Why the unknown publisher or unverified app warning appears, and how to get past it.
Himnova Live's installers aren't digitally signed yet, because signing costs money every year. That's why Windows and macOS are wary of it the first time. The code is public, and anyone can review it.
Windows: “Windows protected your PC”
On the blue warning, click More info.
Click Run anyway.
macOS: the app won't open
Close the warning.
Open System Settings › Privacy & Security.
Scroll down to the message about Himnova Live and click Open Anyway.
Confirm. From then on it opens normally.
Warning: Only download Himnova Live from this site or from its official GitHub repository.
If your Mac isn't Apple Silicon
For now there's only a version for Macs with an Apple chip (M1 or later) running macOS 13 or later. To check yours, go to Apple menu › About This Mac. If it says “Chip Apple M…”, it's Apple Silicon.
On Linux, see Linux: known issues.
Something didn't work the way the guide says? Tell us on GitHub what you did, what you expected and what happened, and we'll see whether the app or the guide needs fixing. Report a problem (opens in a new tab)