Downloading and installing Twine

You can use the online version of Twine, without installing it. But we recommend to use the software version for your laptop.

1. For Windows

1.1. Downloading and installing

  1. Go to twinery.org, the Twine homepage: https://twinery.org.

  2. Locate the "download" panel on the right-hand side of the screen.

    Screenshot of the Twine download panel.

  3. Click on the newest version of Twine on the top to download for Windows. Do not download the old version 1.4.2.

  4. Locate the new .exe file in your download list and double-click.

    Screenshot of a Download directory.

  5. Choose the installation option you like and click "Next".

    Screenshot of Download options

  6. If you are asked, allow Twine to make changes to your device.

    Screenshot of a window to confirm Twine to make changes on your device.

  7. Choose the installation folder and click "Install".

    Screenshot of choosing installation folder.

  8. Click "Finish" and Twine is installed.

    Screenshot of completing Twine setup.

2. For Mac

2.1. Downloading and installing

Be aware there is a verification issue with Twine on macOS. See section "Problems Verifying Twine" below for more information.

  1. Go to twinery.org, the Twine homepage: https://twinery.org.

  2. Locate the "download" panel on the right-hand side of the screen.

    Screenshot of the Twine download panel.

  3. Click on the newest version of Twine on the top to download for macOS. Do not download the old version 1.4.2.

  4. Locate the new dmg file in your download list and double-click.

    Screenshot of download files on mac.

  5. A window should appear with the Twine logo and a folder. Click on the Twine logo and drag-and-drop it into the application folder.

    Screenshot of Twine and Applications folder on mac.

Twine is now installed!

2.2. Watch how it's done

2.3. Problems verifying Twine

Macs can have a problem opening Twine. Once it is installed and you try and open it, you may come across this error:

"Twine" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified."

Screenshot of an error ''Twine' cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.'

Don't panic. This is a common issue, and doesn't mean that your file is corrupt or that it will harm your computer.

To fix it, follow these steps:

Option 1

  1. Press "Cancel" on the error message pop-up to clear it from your screen.

  2. Locate the app in "Finder" (NOT on the Launchpad).

  3. Right-click on the Twine icon and choose "Open".

    Screenshot of opening Twine.

  4. A pop-up message will appear letting you know that you're bypassing your Macs' base security settings. Click "Open".

    Screenshot of an error ''Twine' cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.'

You can now use Twine!

OR

Option 2

  1. Go to "System Preferences" and locate "Security & Privacy".

    Screenshot of System Preferenes on Mac.

  2. Click on the "General" tab.

    Screenshot of the options tab in the Security and Privacy settings.

  3. At the bottom of the page will be a message regarding Twine. Click "Open Anyway" next to that message.

    Screenshot of 'Allow apps downloaded from:' on Mac.

  4. Once you click "Open Anyway", another warning pop-up will appear. Click "Open".

    Screenshot of an error ''Twine' cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.'

You can now open and use Twine!

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