Downloading the Freedom App
To install Freedom on macOS, begin by downloading the appropriate version of the installer.
For macOS 11 and later: Use the link on the Freedom downloads page, or you can use this direct link to the installer
For macOS 10.15: Use this link for the MacOS 10.15 installer.
Installing Freedom on macOS
After downloading the correct installer:
Open your Downloads folder.
Double-click the file named
FreedomSetup.dmg.In the window that appears, drag the Freedom app icon to your Applications folder.
Completing the Installation
When you open Freedom for the first time:
Go to your Applications folder and double-click the Freedom app icon (green butterfly).
You’ll be prompted to install a helper tool. This is necessary for Freedom to function properly.
Enter your Mac password when prompted, then click OK to complete the installation.
Note: if you get the error message below when trying to launch the app, use this install link instead: MacOS 10.15 installer.
Launching Freedom
To launch Freedom after installation:
Open your Applications folder.
Double-click the Freedom icon to start the app.
You'll be prompted to login via your browser
Click Log in via browser and sign in with your Freedom account credentials.
If prompted again, re-enter your Mac password to finalize setup.
Running Freedom from the Menu Bar
Once launched, Freedom runs from your Mac’s menu bar (located at the top right of your screen).
You will see a butterfly icon in the menu bar. Clicking this icon will bring down the Freedom menu and allow you to:
Access your Freedom Dashboard
Start or schedule blocking sessions
Manage your app settings
Launching the Freedom Dashboard
Click Launch Dashboard from the menu.
Your default browser will open to freedom.to/dashboard
From here, you can schedule sessions, create blocklists, and manage your profile.
If you're running into problems with Freedom, we've put together a list of common problems and solutions.
Troubleshooting and Known Issues
If you're encountering problems with Freedom:
Refer to our troubleshooting guides for assistance.
Having trouble?
If you're having any difficulty, please feel free to contact us. We're happy to help!