diff --git a/docs/tutorial/code-signing.md b/docs/tutorial/code-signing.md index 8b10e546ccef..708fd89fd3a2 100644 --- a/docs/tutorial/code-signing.md +++ b/docs/tutorial/code-signing.md @@ -28,18 +28,42 @@ There are a number of tools for signing your packaged app: - [`electron-osx-sign`] is a standalone tool for signing macOS packages. - [`electron-packager`] bundles `electron-osx-sign`. If you're using `electron-packager`, pass the `--osx-sign=true` flag to sign your build. + - [`electron-forge`] uses `electron-packager` internally, you can set the `osxSign` option + in your forge config. - [`electron-builder`] has built-in code-signing capabilities. See [electron.build/code-signing](https://www.electron.build/code-signing) For more info, see the [Mac App Store Submission Guide]. # Signing Windows builds +Before signing Windows builds, you must do the following: + +1. Get a Windows Authenticode code signing certificate +2. Install Visual Studio 2015/2017 (to get the signing utility) + +You can get a code signing certificate from a lot of resellers, popular ones include: + +* [digicert](https://www.digicert.com/code-signing/microsoft-authenticode.htm) +* [Comodo](https://www.comodo.com/landing/ssl-certificate/authenticode-signature/) +* [GoDaddy](https://au.godaddy.com/web-security/code-signing-certificate) +* Amongst others, please shop around to find one that suits your needs, Google is your friend :) + +There are a number of tools for signing your packaged app: + +- [`electron-winstaller`] will generate an installer for windows and sign it for you +- [`electron-forge`] can sign installers it generates through the Squirrel.Windows or MSI targets. +- [`electron-builder`] can sign some of its windows targets + +## Windows Store + See the [Windows Store Guide]. [Apple Developer Program]: https://developer.apple.com/programs/ +[`electron-builder`]: https://github.com/electron/electron-builder +[`electron-forge`]: https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-forge [`electron-osx-sign`]: https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-osx-sign [`electron-packager`]: https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-packager -[`electron-builder`]: https://github.com/electron/electron-builder +[`electron-winstaller`]: https://github.com/electron/windows-installer [Xcode]: https://developer.apple.com/xcode [signing certificates]: https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-osx-sign/wiki/1.-Getting-Started#certificates [Mac App Store Submission Guide]: mac-app-store-submission-guide.md