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Apple notarization commands for macOS

Use the following SMCTL commands to manage Apple notarization commands.

Command

All notarization commands begin with:

smctl notarization <subcommand>

Alternatively, you can use the abbreviated version:

smctl notarization <subcommand>

Subcommands

Tableau 1. Subcommands for notarizations

Shortcut

Subcommand

Description

desc

describe

Describe a notarized file.

 

log

Download a scan by providing one or more scan ID.

ls

List

List all notarizations.

 

notarize

Notarize the macOS application.

save

Save credentials to Keychain.

stapler

Staple a notarized file with a ticket.

status

Get the status of a notarization from Notarization Server.

-h

--help

Help for more information on a command.


Troubleshooting

To see more information regarding notarization subcommands, use the command:

smctl notarization <subcommand> --help

Alternatively, use the abbreviated version of the command:

smctl notarization <subcommand> -h