# macOS VM Setup (VirtualBuddy): Disable Gatekeeper, Disable Quarantine, Enable SSH, Install SSH Key

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# 1. Disable Gatekeeper (allow unnotarized apps)

Run:

sudo spctl --master-disable

Open **System Settings → Privacy & Security** and enable **Allow applications from Anywhere**.

Verify:

spctl --status

Expected output:

assessments disabled

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# 2. Disable macOS quarantine tagging

Stop macOS from tagging downloads:

defaults write com.apple.LaunchServices LSQuarantine -bool false
killall Finder

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# 3. Grant Full Disk Access to Terminal

Open:

System Settings → Privacy & Security → Full Disk Access

Enable **Terminal**.

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# 4. Enable SSH (Remote Login)

Run:

sudo systemsetup -setremotelogin on

Verify:

sudo systemsetup -getremotelogin

Expected output:

Remote Login: On

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# 5. Find the VM IP address

Run inside the VM:

ipconfig getifaddr en0

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# 6. Copy SSH key from host macOS

Run on the host:

ssh-copy-id admin@VM_IP

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# 7. Connect to the VM via SSH

Run on the host:

ssh admin@VM_IP

SSH login will now work using the key without requiring a password.