macOS Installation

Prerequisites. macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, 4 GB RAM, ~300 MB free disk. Optional: a supported wallet (browser or hardware) for activating your on-chain subscription.

Step-by-step

1. Download. Get the latest .dmg from the macOS release page.
2. Open the DMG. Double-click the file, then drag bervice to Applications.
3. First Launch. Open bervice from Applications. If Gatekeeper shows a security prompt, see Allow from System Settings below.
4. Create or Restore. Choose Create a new vault or Restore existing. Set a strong master password; keys are generated locally and never leave your Mac.
5. Recovery. Securely save your recovery seed or key file (offline/USB).
6. Subscription. Connect your wallet and activate your plan. The app confirms when the on-chain transaction finalizes.

Allow from System Settings (Gatekeeper)

If macOS blocks the app on first run, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, click Open Anyway, then relaunch. This only appears the first time.

Verifying the Download (optional)

Releases are signed and notarized. To verify locally:

• Checksum: shasum -a 256 bervice-x.y.z-universal.dmg and compare with the value on the release page.
• Code signature: codesign --verify --deep --strict --verbose /Applications/bervice.app
• Notarization: spctl --assess --type execute -v /Applications/bervice.app

Updates

Auto-update is enabled by default. You can disable it in Settings → Updates and update manually by downloading the latest DMG. Your vault remains intact during upgrades.

Troubleshooting

• “App is damaged or can’t be opened”. Re-download from the official page and verify checksum; avoid third-party mirrors.
• Wallet not detected. Ensure your browser wallet is unlocked, or connect a supported hardware wallet. Then retry subscription activation.
• No network / proxy. bervice uses system proxy/CA settings. If on a corporate Mac, confirm your proxy allows app traffic.