How to Install keyTAP on Mac
Install keyTAP on your Mac in a few simple steps.
Install in 6 steps
Takes a couple of minutes. You only need to do this once.
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Step 1: Download keyTAP
Click Download keyTAP for macOS on this page.
- Download only from the official keyTAP website.
- The file is called
keyTAP.dmg.
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Step 2: Drag keyTAP to Applications
Double-click the downloaded file, then drag keyTAP onto the Applications folder.
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Step 3: Open keyTAP and click "Done"
Open keyTAP from Applications. Your Mac says it can't verify the app. This is normal. Click Done.
Mac says keyTAP "will damage your computer" or has malware? Stop, move it to the Trash, and contact us.
"keyTAP" Not Opened
Apple could not verify "keyTAP" is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.
DoneMove to TrashIllustration"keyTAP" can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.
This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.
Show in FinderOK Step 4: Allow keyTAP to open
My Mac:Open System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and click Open Anyway.
- Enter your Mac password, then click Open Anyway again.
In Applications, right-click keyTAP and choose Open. Then click Open again.
Privacy & Security
Security"keyTAP" was blocked to protect your Mac.Open AnywayIllustrationkeyTAP OpenShow Package ContentsMove to TrashGet Info-
Step 5: Turn on Input Monitoring
keyTAP needs this to know which key you pressed. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring and switch on keyTAP.
- If asked, click Quit & Reopen.
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Allow the applications below to monitor input from your keyboard even while using other apps.keyTAP -
Step 6: Start typing
Pick a sound profile in keyTAP and type anywhere.
Done! You only do steps 3 to 5 once.
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Why the extra step?
keyTAP is made by a small, independent team. Apple charges a yearly fee to verify apps, and we keep keyTAP at $1.99/month, so keyTAP isn't verified by Apple yet. That's why your Mac asks you to confirm. Always download keyTAP from this website.
Need a hand?
Try opening keyTAP from Applications first. The button appears for about an hour afterwards. On a work Mac, ask your IT admin.
Delete keyTAP and download it again from this page. If the message comes back, open Terminal and run this command. It only affects keyTAP:
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/keyTAP.app
Still not working? Contact us.
Stop. Move keyTAP to the Trash and contact us. Don't use any workaround.
Check that Input Monitoring is on for keyTAP, then quit and reopen keyTAP. Also check your volume.
Quit keyTAP, then drag it from Applications to the Trash.
Need help? Contact Support
Tell us your system version, which step you're on, and the exact message you see. A screenshot helps.