Does Code Signing on Mac needs me to pay Apple $99 for developer account?

[deadcoder0904]

I was trying to use Auto Update but found logs that I can't since its not Code Signed.

Will it require me to pay $99 developer fee? If not, how will I develop further? The docs I've read feel very incomplete & not beginner friendly at all.

Also, @develar I think this should be added to Auto Update documentation. I posted it on the wrong issue to add it. I was struggling with where to call AppUpdater class.

[karimhossenbux]

Yes, to get the certificate and sign your app you need that developer account from apple

[deadcoder0904]

That's why I was getting the log Could not get code signature for running application

Okay cool I think this should also be mentioned in the docs then

[karimhossenbux]

It is: https://www.electron.build/code-signing#where-to-buy-code-signing-certificate
But if you feel it misses some proper explanation, feel free to PR.

[deadcoder0904]

Oops its the link in the StackOverflow answer but I think it can be done better. One or two lines inline would've stopped me from hours of Googling 😂

Now its just me. Maybe if others also face the same issue, it should be included.

[deadcoder0904]

Anyways thank you & I'll close this one

[leohxj]

No, only for notarized your app, you need an Apple Developer Id Cert, that need to pay $99.
or your just use the Apple Developer Cert (can export from xcode account pane).