This article lists minimum system requirements for Malwarebytes for Mac. These requirements do not factor other functions your device is responsible for.
System requirements
- Operating System: macOS® Sierra 10.12, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11.1-11.5 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey
- Security & Privacy: Allow apps to be downloaded from the Mac App Store and identified developers (default settings)
- An active internet connection
Firewall access requirements
If you utilize a firewall, grant access for Malwarebytes for Mac to reach Malwarebytes services. If you can't activate your license key or download protection/database updates in Malwarebytes for Mac, your firewall application may be blocking Malwarebytes connection to our update servers. Make sure the below Web addresses and Malwarebytes processes are not blocked in your applications' firewall:
| Web address | Port number | Network traffic direction |
|---|---|---|
| https://data.service.malwarebytes.com | 443 | outbound |
| https://data-cdn.mbamupdates.com | 443 | outbound |
| https://*.mwbsys.com | 443 | outbound |
| Malwarebytes process | Internal file name |
|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | /Applications/Malwarebytes |
| Malwarebytes | FrontendApplication |
| Malwarebytes Agent | FrontendAgent |
| Malwarebytes Protection | RTProtectionDaemon |
| SettingsDaemon | SettingsDaemon |
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