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macOS Quick Start Guide

Published:2025-08-13 Difficulty:Easy Last updated:2025-09-25

This tutorial will guide you step-by-step through downloading, installing, and configuring Clash Party on macOS, suitable for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

📋 System Requirements

  • Operating System: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or higher
  • Chip Support: Intel x64 or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
  • Memory: At least 2GB RAM
  • Storage: At least 200MB available space

🔽 Step 1: Download Clash Party

  1. Visit our Download Center page
  2. Select macOS (Universal) version
  3. Recommended download format:
    • PKG (Recommended): Standard installer package

⚠️ Warning

Security Note: Only download from official GitHub Releases. Avoid third-party download sites to ensure file security.

⚙️ Step 2: Installation

  1. Double-click the downloaded .pkg file
  2. Follow the installation wizard
  3. Enter your administrator password when prompted
  4. Complete the installation process

First Launch Security Settings

  1. Open Applications folder and find Clash Party
  2. Right-click and select “Open”
  3. If macOS shows “cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer”:
    • Click “Open” in the dialog
    • Or go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and click “Open Anyway”

🔗 Step 3: Import Subscription

  1. Launch Clash Party
  2. Click “Profiles” tab
  3. Click “New Profile” button
  4. Select “Import from URL”
  5. Paste your subscription link
  6. Give your profile a name and save
  7. Click “Update” to download configuration

🚀 Step 4: Start Connection

  1. Select your profile in the “Profiles” tab
  2. Click “Start” to enable proxy
  3. The menu bar icon will show connection status
  4. Grant network permissions if prompted

✅ Step 5: Verify Connection

  1. Open Safari or your preferred browser
  2. Visit a test website
  3. Check if pages load correctly
  4. Verify your IP address has changed

🔧 Common Issues

Issue 1: “App is damaged” Error

  • Solution: Download again from official source, or temporarily disable Gatekeeper

Issue 2: Permission Denied

  • Solution: Grant necessary permissions in System Preferences > Security & Privacy

Issue 3: Network Not Working

  • Solution: Check proxy settings and ensure profile is updated

📚 Next Steps

After basic setup:

For help, check our FAQ or contact us.

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