Supported capabilities (macOS)
The capabilities available to a macOS app depend on your program membership and signing certificate.
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Developer ID |
Apple Developer |
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App groups |
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App Sandbox |
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Apple Pay |
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Associated domains |
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AutoFill credential provider |
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ClassKit |
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Communication Notifications |
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Custom Network Protocol |
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FileProvider Testing Mode * |
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Game Center |
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Hardened runtime |
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HLS Interstitial Previews |
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HomeKit |
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iCloud: CloudKit |
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iCloud: iCloud documents |
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iCloud: iCloud key-value storage |
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In-App Purchase |
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Keychain sharing |
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Low Latency HLS |
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Maps |
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MDM Managed Associated Domains |
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Network extensions |
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Personal VPN |
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Push notifications |
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Sign in with Apple |
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System Extension |
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Time Sensitive Notifications |
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ADP: Apple Developer Program membership. Members of this paid program can distribute apps on the App Store.
Developer ID: macOS apps signed with a Developer ID certificate.
Apple Developer: Apple ID holders who have agreed to the Apple Developer Agreement to access certain resources on the Apple Developer website. No cost is associated with this agreement and developers cannot distribute apps.
Notes:
If you aren’t a member of the Apple Developer Program, you can use the MapKit framework but not provide routing directions. The ability to upload geolocation files in App Store Connect is only included with Apple Developer Program membership.
* Development only