Pass signing certificate

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tralfamadore OP

Created Jun ’16

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Hi,

The older (and currently unlinked, but still findable on Google) Passbook documentation had a section saying that passes must be signed by the brand/entity represented on the pass: https://developer.apple.com/passbook/Getting_Started_with_Passbook.pdf

Is this still the case? I can't find any equivalent wording in the Apple Wallet pages.

I am a contractor working with other companies to build their passes. It would be onerous (and expensive at $99 per customer) to get each of them to set up a corporate Apple Developer account.

Does anyone have insight into Apple's policy here?

Many thanks,

t.

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Answer 1

pmills OP

Jun ’16

I was just reading the new app store guidelines and noticed: "Also ensure that Wallet passes include valid contact information from the issuer and are signed with a dedicated certificate assigned to the brand or trademark owner of the pass."

1.5 at https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/

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Answer 2

tralfamadore OP

Jun ’16

Thanks pmills, I guess that settles it.

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Answer 3

timrkn OP

Jun ’16

Where are the passes actually signed from?

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Answer 4

PassKit OP

Jul ’16

See Attachment 5 of your Apple Developer Agreement. It is still very much the case.

1. Pass Type ID Usage and Restrictions

You may use the Pass Type ID only for purposes of digitally signing Your Pass for use with

Wallet and/or for purposes of using the APN service with Your Pass. You may distribute Your

Pass Type ID as incorporated into Your Pass in accordance with Section 2 below only so long as

such distribution is under Your own trademark or brand. To the extent that You reference a third

party’s trademark or brand within Your Pass (e.g., a store coupon for a particular good), You

represent and warrant that You have any necessary rights. You agree not to share, provide or

transfer Your Pass Type ID to any third party (except for a Service Provider and only to the

limited extent permitted herein), nor use Your Pass Type ID to sign a third party's pass.

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