Learn how to install the BitBoxApp on macOS using the official DMG file.

Before you begin

Before installing the BitBoxApp on macOS:

• Use a supported macOS version. Check the BitBoxApp operating system compatibility article before installing the BitBoxApp on macOS.
• Download the BitBoxApp only from the official BitBoxApp download page.
• Make sure you have permission to install applications on your Mac.
• You do not need to connect your BitBox during installation.
• You do not need your microSD backup or recovery words to install the BitBoxApp.
• The installation process is the same for Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon Macs.

Install the BitBoxApp on macOS

1. Download the latest macOS DMG file from the official BitBoxApp download page.
2. Open the downloaded .dmg file.
3. Drag the BitBoxApp into the Applications folder.
4. If macOS asks whether you want to replace an existing BitBoxApp version, select Replace.
5. Open the BitBoxApp from the Applications folder.
6. If macOS says that the BitBoxApp was downloaded from the internet, confirm the prompt only if you downloaded it from the official BitBoxApp download page.
7. Connect and unlock your BitBox if you want to start using your wallet.

Result:

The BitBoxApp is installed on your Mac.

Verify the BitBoxApp download

Only install the BitBoxApp from the official BitBoxApp download page.

For an additional verification step, you can check the BitBoxApp checksum. The BitBoxApp checksum verification guide explains how to confirm that the downloaded DMG file matches the file published by BitBox.

Advanced users can also verify the BitBoxApp signature on macOS. The macOS BitBoxApp signature verification guide explains how to confirm the authenticity of the downloaded BitBoxApp file.

Update BitBox firmware after installing the BitBoxApp

Installing the BitBoxApp and updating BitBox firmware are separate processes.

If a newer firmware version is available for your BitBox, the BitBoxApp will guide you through the firmware update after you connect and unlock your BitBox.

For detailed instructions, see the BitBox firmware update guide.

Problems installing the BitBoxApp on macOS

If the BitBoxApp does not open, macOS blocks the app, or the installation fails unexpectedly, follow the BitBoxApp macOS installation troubleshooting guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the BitBoxApp on macOS without connecting my BitBox?

Yes. You can install the BitBoxApp on macOS without connecting your BitBox. Connect and unlock your BitBox after installation if you want to use your wallet.

Do I need administrator permissions to install the BitBoxApp on macOS?

Depending on your macOS configuration, administrator permissions may be required to copy the BitBoxApp into the Applications folder. Confirm macOS prompts only if you downloaded the DMG file from the official BitBoxApp download page.

Do I need to delete an older BitBoxApp version before installing a new one?

No. In most cases, dragging the latest BitBoxApp into the Applications folder and selecting Replace updates the existing BitBoxApp installation. You do not need to delete the older version first.

Does the installation process differ between Intel and Apple Silicon Macs?

No. The BitBoxApp installation process is the same for Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon Macs.

Which macOS versions are supported by the BitBoxApp?

Supported macOS versions are listed in the BitBoxApp operating system compatibility article.

Can I install the BitBoxApp before receiving my BitBox?

Yes. You can install and open the BitBoxApp before your BitBox arrives. You can also use Bitcoin Testnet to try selected BitBoxApp features without using real funds.

To learn more, see the Bitcoin Testnet with BitBoxApp guide. You need your BitBox to set up or access your real wallet.