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Xcode Build for React App fails in codesigning step
I tried building the React App for Any iOS device (Arm64) but I get error. Although I can build successfully for any iOS Simulators In the codesigning step I get the following error, "Warning: unable to build chain to self-signed root for signer "Apple Development: my email address ( ... ) " I don't have paid membership of Apple Developer Program, does that cause this failure? Also, to archive also do I need Apple Developer Program paid membership?
Topic: Code Signing SubTopic: General
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Nov ’24
Notarization Stuck for Signed .pkg Containing Screen Saver
Hey all, I’m experiencing a consistent issue with notarizing a signed .pkg file that contains a macOS screen saver (.saver) bundle. Nothing online so far except 1 thread on the form from the altool time pre-2023 so i thought it worth another update. Here is what I did: I signed the .saver bundle using my Developer ID Application certificate. I packaged it into a .pkg using pkgbuild with my Developer ID Installer certificate: I submitted the resulting .pkg via xcrun notarytool: xcrun notarytool submit saver-name.pkg --apple-id email@email.com --password [app-specific-password] --team-id xxxxxxxxx The submission appears to be accepted and uploads successfully. However, the notarization status remains stuck at “In Progress” for hours (over 12h), with no update. I also tried: Repackaging the .pkg with a new name using a zip Resubmitting it under a new submission ID All attempts are stuck in the same “In Progress” state indefinitely. Did anyone solve this yet?
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May ’25
Family Control Entitlements not recognized when distributing
I have been approved for family controls entitlements and see them in my apple certificates for my bundle identifier. I see them listed for Distribution in my Runner, however, when I try to distribute I get the error that I do not have the right permissions. Do I need to get the entitlements for each extension I have as well? I have three extensions that use the family controls.
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May ’25
Testflight entitlements break local version
Hello, I cannot build a signed app that will both be accepted by Testflight and run locally. Only one or the other! I'm singing my .app and building the package thus: CODESIGN_ID="Apple Distribution: company (number)" INSTALLSIGN_ID="3rd Party Mac Developer Installer: company (number)" codesign --force --deep --entitlements plist.xcent -o runtime --timestamp --sign "$CODESIGN_ID" myapp.app productbuild --sign "$INSTALLSIGN_ID" --timestamp --component myapp.app /Applications myapp.pkg With entitlements: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>com.apple.security.get-task-allow</key> <false/> <key>com.apple.security.app-sandbox</key> <true/> <key>com.apple.security.network.client</key> <true/> <key>com.apple.security.files.user-selected.read-write</key> <true/> <key>com.apple.security.inherit</key> <true/> <key>com.apple.application-identifier</key> <string>TEAM.com.COMPANY.APPNAME</string> <key>com.apple.developer.team-identifier</key> <string>TEAM/string> </dict> </plist> If I leave out the last two entitlements "com.apple.application-identifier" and "com.apple.developer.team-identifier", the package validates and runs locally. It can be uploaded but it is NOT accepted by Testflight. When i add the last two entitlements (above), it will not validate until i also add in my provisioning profile into; myapp.app/Contents/embedded.provisionprofile When this is done, the package validates, uploads and is accepted by Testflight. It can be tested and runs. But, myapp.app will no longer run locally!! no will the local copy of myapp.pkg install. It will only run through Testflight or will run again if i take out the above keys that Testflight apparently requires. Can anyone shed any light on this? Am i doing something wrong. Thanks for any help.
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Dec ’24
Notarization Fails: “The binary is not signed with a valid Developer ID certificate” for Flutter macOS App Plugins (file_picker, file_saver, url_launcher_macos)
Hi all, I’m trying to notarize a Flutter macOS app built in CI (GitHub Actions). The app builds and signs fine locally—codesign --verify --deep --strict and spctl --assess both pass. However, Apple’s notarization service consistently rejects the app with errors like: The binary is not signed with a valid Developer ID certificate: file_picker.framework The binary is not signed with a valid Developer ID certificate: file_saver.framework The binary is not signed with a valid Developer ID certificate: url_launcher_macos.framework What I’ve tried: Explicitly re-signing all frameworks with my Developer ID Application certificate and --timestamp Removing existing signatures before re-signing Ensuring correct entitlements and bundle identifier Matching the app bundle name and identifier in all places Using both codesign --deep and manual signing of each binary Local validation always passes, but notarization fails in CI Certificate: I am using a “Developer ID Application” certificate (not a “Mac Developer” or “Apple Development” certificate). The output of codesign -dvv for the problematic frameworks shows: Authority=Developer ID Application: [My Name/Team] ([Team ID]) So I believe I am not making the common mistake of using the wrong certificate type. CI Environment: GitHub Actions, macos-latest runner Flutter 3.27.2, stable channel All secrets (cert, Apple ID, app-specific password, team ID) are set up Questions: Has anyone encountered this with Flutter plugins or CI builds? Are there known issues with signing Flutter plugin frameworks for notarization? Is there a way to get more detailed feedback from Apple’s notarization service? Any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated. I’m happy to provide logs, scripts, or a minimal project if needed. Thanks!
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May ’25
Do I need a membership to codesign and notarise?
I just paid for 99$ a year and it's already 48hrs ago since I've paid. But when I click on my name it still says "Pending" and on the main landingpage on https://developer.apple.com/account it still says this "Purchase your membership. To continue your enrollment, complete your purchase now Your purchase may take up to 48 hours to process." Do I need a membership to codesign and notarising my VST plugins? Cause that'a what I bought it for.
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Dec ’24
Missing code-signing certificate
*** Error: ERROR: [ContentDelivery.Uploader] Validation failed (409) Invalid Provisioning Profile. The provisioning profile included in the com.baiyun-shuniu.scss bundle [Payload/HBuilder.app] is invalid. [Missing code-signing certificate]. A distribution provisioning profile should be used when uploading apps to App Store Connect. (ID: e21c7a63-520f-49c5-8298-9afa3aa14dd5) 2025-05-13 09:23:20.382 INFO: [ContentDelivery.Uploader]
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May ’25
Signing is wrong
Hello, I have a problem signing the application. I'm trying to sign 3rd Party Mac Developer Installer, but it says Invalid: ➜ Desktop productbuild --component TechView.app /Applications --sign "3rd Party Mac Developer Installer: KARLOS KORTES ()" --product TechView.app/Contents/Info.plist TechView.pkg productbuild: Adding component at /Users/wildwolf/Desktop/TechView.app productbuild: Signing product with identity "3rd Party Mac Developer Installer: KARLOS KORTES ()" from keychain /Users/wildwolf/Library/Keychains/login.keychain-db productbuild: Adding certificate "Apple Worldwide Developer Relations Certification Authority" productbuild: Adding certificate "Apple Root CA" productbuild: Wrote product to TechView.pkg productbuild: Supported OS versions: [Min: 10.13, Before: None] ➜ Desktop xcrun notarytool submit TechView.pkg --key /Users/wildwolf/Desktop/AuthKey_26Z7J3RBZQ.p8 --key-id 26Z7J3RBZQ --issuer 2af626b1-ffca-4ec1-b9d0-cb1bbdc94742 --wait Conducting pre-submission checks for TechView.pkg and initiating connection to the Apple notary service... Submission ID received id: 3cbfd59c-69a9-42e9-8fd9-074aee705ab9 ^Rload progress: 60.47 % (33.4 MB of 55.2 MB) ^Rload progress: 61.49 % (33.9 MB of 55.2 MB) Upload progress: 100.00 % (55.2 MB of 55.2 MB) Successfully uploaded file id: 3cbfd59c-69a9-42e9-8fd9-074aee705ab9 path: /Users/wildwolf/Desktop/TechView.pkg Waiting for processing to complete. Current status: Invalid...................... Processing complete id: 3cbfd59c-69a9-42e9-8fd9-074aee705ab9 status: Invalid When I sign the Developer ID Installer, everything goes well: ➜ Desktop productbuild --component TechView.app /Applications --sign "Developer ID Installer: KARLOS KORTES ()" --product TechView.app/Contents/Info.plist TechView.pkg productbuild: Adding component at /Users/wildwolf/Desktop/TechView.app productbuild: Using timestamp authority for signature productbuild: Signing product with identity "Developer ID Installer: KARLOS KORTES ()" from keychain /Users/wildwolf/Library/Keychains/login.keychain-db productbuild: Adding certificate "Developer ID Certification Authority" productbuild: Adding certificate "Apple Root CA" productbuild: Wrote product to TechView.pkg productbuild: Supported OS versions: [Min: 10.13, Before: None] ➜ Desktop xcrun notarytool submit TechView.pkg --key /Users/wildwolf/Desktop/AuthKey_26Z7J3RBZQ.p8 --key-id 26Z7J3RBZQ --issuer 2af626b1-ffca-4ec1-b9d0-cb1bbdc94742 --wait Conducting pre-submission checks for TechView.pkg and initiating connection to the Apple notary service... Submission ID received id: ad1ecc74-5445-43e1-9d45-30b14f0e7132 Upload progress: 100.00 % (55.2 MB of 55.2 MB) Successfully uploaded file id: ad1ecc74-5445-43e1-9d45-30b14f0e7132 path: /Users/wildwolf/Desktop/TechView.pkg Waiting for processing to complete. Current status: Accepted........................ Processing complete id: ad1ecc74-5445-43e1-9d45-30b14f0e7132 status: Accepted Certificates in the system: ➜ Desktop security find-identity -p codesigning -v E6E85E18DB601386F0B6DCDBA728D31BAD2A19F2 "Apple Development: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 3CC85A4F196339D3B23DF6A5D2519F427D89BA75 "Apple Distribution: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 351BA454290A9ACAC14DC3D7B3491BAF81CD4CA1 "Developer ID Application: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 3 valid identities found ➜ Desktop security find-identity -p codesigning -v E6E85E18DB601386F0B6DCDBA728D31BAD2A19F2 "Apple Development: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 3CC85A4F196339D3B23DF6A5D2519F427D89BA75 "Apple Distribution: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 351BA454290A9ACAC14DC3D7B3491BAF81CD4CA1 "Developer ID Application: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 3 valid identities found ➜ Desktop security find-identity -p basic -v B7D14C5A225C2D08A78F10801DF5FBD600F41977 "3rd Party Mac Developer Installer: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" (CSSMERR_TP_CERT_REVOKED) 1F4AB0AE48760BA22F17AFB1E488D7A5F3AA1C72 "3rd Party Mac Developer Installer: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" E6E85E18DB601386F0B6DCDBA728D31BAD2A19F2 "Apple Development: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 3CC85A4F196339D3B23DF6A5D2519F427D89BA75 "Apple Distribution: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 036AB7D7CD8862B5C6EA2B759ADB69E88C3B9F30 "Developer ID Installer: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 351BA454290A9ACAC14DC3D7B3491BAF81CD4CA1 "Developer ID Application: KARLOS KORTES (**************)" 6 valid identities found What have I tried already, reinstalled, deleted, added new certificates, but the signature with 3rd Party Mac Developer Installer does not work, what am I doing wrong?
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Sep ’24
PKG Installer Fails Notarytool Submission Process
I am trying to get a PKG installer through the Apple codesign and notarytool process. When I submit the PKG installer I get a status message of "Invalid" and when I review the log file it has 2 errors. For "status summary" it says: "Archive contains critical validation errors", and for "message" it says" "The binary is not signed". The installer contains a flat file that is installed in the "Users/Shared" folder via the PKG installer. Here are the steps I've taken to get the installer through the codesign and notarytool process. codesign the file that's placed in the "Users/Shared" folder: codesign --options=runtime --sign 'Developer ID Application: XYZ' -v /Users/.../Documents/folder/"flat file" which I get a message saying "signed generic". Create the PKG installer with the signed "flat file". Sign the PKG installer containing the signed "flat file": codesign --options=runtime --sign 'Developer ID Application: XYZ' -v /Users/.../Documents/folder/"flat file" which I get a message saying "signed generic". Submit the PKG file with notarytool: xcrun notarytool submit /Users/.../Documents/folder/"flat file" --verbose --apple-id username --password password --team-id ID# --progress It completes and provides the submission ID. I check the status and get the error message that it's invalid. When I check the full details via the log I get the error messages mentioned above. What am I missing or failing to do?
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Feb ’25
MacOS PKG Notarization status is Rejected with status code 7000
I developed a macOS application and have already signed the pkg package. However, when I submitted it for notarization using the following command: xcrun notarytool submit --signed.pkg --apple-id "**@gmail.com" --team-id "2*******M" --password "this is password" --wait I received a "Rejected" status. The log provided the following details: "logFormatVersion": 1, "jobId": "f5f3751d-b449-4a2f-b905-32d38ab5963b", "status": "Rejected", "statusSummary": "Team is not yet configured for notarization. Please contact Developer Programs Support at developer.apple.com under the topic Development and Technical / Other Development or Technical Questions.", "statusCode": 7000, "archiveFilename": "*********.pkg", "uploadDate": "2025-03-20T03:16:43.651Z", "sha256": "3ca39700c531a66571721424a6c00668748011174b4ae20bbbec5c2d3a8a41f9", "ticketContents": null, "issues": null``` Can you help me, thank you.
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Mar ’25
Terminal shows 0 identities found
Im trying to compile a free app from GitHub for personal use but i cant sign it since everytime im getting the same error "0 identities found". I have added my Apple ID to Xcode accounts, but in manage certificates, it shows "status not in keychain". On keychain access > login, it doesn’t show any Apple dev certificate obviously, and when I run security find-identity in terminal, I get a 0 identities found, 0 valid identities found. I don’t know where to begin, every tutorial I find requires downloading a certificate from Apples Dev website but my account is a free developer, not paid. A few months ago I was able to compile this same app so I know I don’t need a paid dev account. Any help appreciated.
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Jan ’25
On Mac cannot open the application
Hello I build an application in Xcode for MacOS. But the exported app I cannot open on different Mac systems. I get the message 'The application X can't be opened'. I can only run the application on the Mac where Xcode is installed. I used different signing certificates: Apple Distribution, Developer ID application (this should be the one), Mac App Distribution. I archive the application, then use Direct Distribution, then after complished the notary service, I export the app.
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Nov ’24
Issues Signing .app with Developer ID Certificate — Missing Private Key and Pipeline Concerns
I’m having issues trying to codesign a .app file. We generated the Developer ID Application certificate using the organization owner’s account. I downloaded the certificate to my Mac and imported it into my keychain, but when I run the codesign command below, I get the following error. Could you help me? What am I doing wrong? Is there any other way to sign the .app executable? From what I’ve seen in other posts, it looks like the certificate needs to have a private key, but the certificate I download from the developer portal doesn’t include the key. Also, about exporting it as a .p12 — I couldn’t quite understand if that’s considered a safe practice, since the organization owner’s private key would be included in this certificate that we plan to use in our pipeline.
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May ’25
Notarization unusually stuck
Hello, builds we've submitted for notarization have been stuck in the In-Progress stage for a while now. The process has taken less than 10 minutes in the past. The latest of which is id: 86916f85-b82f-4a95-982b-1232387a92e1. We haven't made any stark changes so we're not clear on what the issue is. Is the best way forward to submit a support ticket?
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Oct ’24
CodeSign : errSecInternalComponent
I’ve been wrestling with this for nearly a week now and none of the proposed fixes have worked. I’m trying to resign an app via Jenkins and have done the following: Created a custom keychain Imported the required .p12 certificates Installed the Apple WWDR certificate in the System keychain Made the login keychain my default Added my development keychain, the login keychain and the System keychain to the user keychain list Unlocked my development keychain Confirmed my signing identity is present Granted the appropriate partition list access to the keychain "security set-key-partition-list -S apple-tool:,codesign: -k pwd /Users/ec2-user/Library/Keychains/development.keychain-db" Yet when I invoke Fastlane’s resign action, I still see: _floatsignTemp/Payload/EverMerge.app/Frameworks/AppLovinSDK.framework: replacing existing signature _floatsignTemp/Payload/EverMerge.app/Frameworks/AppLovinSDK.framework: errSecInternalComponent Encountered an error, aborting! Any guidance on what might be causing this errSecInternalComponent failure or how to get the resign step to succeed would be highly appreciated.
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May ’25
Application for endpoint security distribution permission was rejected
Hey folks, I developed a DLP program based on Endpoint Security for the enterprise, and everything functioned normally. I also applied for the development permission of Endpoint Security before, which took 3 months. Now I want to distribute the software internally, so I tried to apply for a certificate for distribution permission. After waiting for 3 months, Apple told me that the permission was rejected. This is the replay content: Thank you for your interest in Endpoint Security. After carefulconsideration, we regret that we're unable to approve your request at this time. If you'd like to submit another request for this capability, please review andconfirm that your app details and justification meet the criteria before resubmittting. Rejecting duplicate request. Apple Developer Relations I don't know what's wrong, what should I do to get distribution or developer id permissions.
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Oct ’24
Notarization Successful but Stapling Fails with Error 65
Product: macOS, Notarization Tool: notarytool, Stapler Tool: xcrun stapler, Application: master-billing.app, DMG: master-billing.dmg I'm attempting to notarize and staple a macOS .dmg file containing a signed .app. Notarization completes successfully, but the stapling step fails with Error 65. All tools are up-to-date and I'm following the official Apple process. #!/bin/bash set -e APP="dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.app" DMG="dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.dmg" IDENTITY="Developer ID Application: NAME (TEAM ID)" PROFILE="notarysiva" VOLUME_NAME="MasterBilling" Sign binaries and frameworks find "$APP" -type f ( -name ".dylib" -or -name ".so" -or -name "*.node" -or -perm -u+x ) -exec codesign --force --options runtime --timestamp --sign "$IDENTITY" {} ; find "$APP" -type d ( -name ".app" -or -name ".framework" ) -exec codesign --force --options runtime --timestamp --sign "$IDENTITY" {} ; codesign --deep --force --options runtime --timestamp --sign "$IDENTITY" "$APP" Create DMG hdiutil create -volname "$VOLUME_NAME" -srcfolder "$APP" -ov -format UDZO "$DMG" Sign DMG codesign --sign "$IDENTITY" --timestamp "$DMG" Verify DMG signature codesign --verify --verbose=2 "$DMG" Submit for notarization xcrun notarytool submit "$DMG" --keychain-profile "$PROFILE" --wait Staple ticket xcrun stapler staple -v "$DMG" Signing all binaries, dylibs, and frameworks... . . ✅ App signing complete. 💽 Creating DMG... ...................................................................................... created: /Users/one/Documents/MASTER/bill-master/dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.dmg 🔏 Signing the DMG... ✅ Verifying DMG signature... dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.dmg: valid on disk dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.dmg: satisfies its Designated Requirement 📤 Submitting DMG for notarization... Conducting pre-submission checks for master-billing.dmg and initiating connection to the Apple notary service... Submission ID received id: 32927c3c-7459-42b4-a90c Upload progress: 100.00% (123 MB of 123 MB) Successfully uploaded file id: 32927c3c-7459-42b4-a90c path: /Users/one/Documents/MASTER/bill-master/dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.dmg Waiting for processing to complete. Current status: Accepted............ Processing complete id: 32927c3c-7459-42b4-a90c status: Accepted 📌 Stapling notarization ticket to DMG... Processing: /Users/one/Documents/MASTER/bill-master/dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.dmg . . . Downloaded ticket has been stored at file:///var/folders/1l/ht34h5y11mv3rhv8dlxy_g4c0000gp/T/5bb9e667-dfe1-4390-8354-56ced7f48fa0.ticket. Could not validate ticket for /Users/one/Documents/MASTER/bill-master/dist/mac-arm64/master-billing.dmg The staple and validate action failed! Error 65.
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May ’25
Could not find appropriate signing identity
I am attempting to sign a *.pkg for distribution but I get "Could not find appropriate signing identity for 'Developer ID Application: CompanyName'. I'm calling this command to sign: productsign --sign 'Developer ID Application: CompanyName' "unsigned.pkg" "signed.pkg" I've downloaded the WWDR Intermediates, when I go through Keychain Access &gt; Certificate Assistant &gt; Evaluate on the cert and select "Code Signing" I get "Evaluation Status: Success" and "Certificate Status: Good". Additionally my certificate shows up as valid in my keychain. I'm at a loss for what is going on.
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Jan ’25