Can't install ..... node installer security certificate expired

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hello

i’m trying to install node on macos but i can’t because its security certificate has expired…

will there be an update with new certificate?

it’s basic stuff to get right.

thx

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Hey there @n4m

Sorry for the delayed reply over the weekend.

Are you receiving a warning message “Can’t be opened because…Unidentified Developer” when trying to run the .pkg installer or is this a different error message ?

  • If you’re getting the “…Unidentified Developer” message, it can be bypassed by a Right Click on the .pkg installer and select ‘Open’ and confirm your choice. You can also refer to this Apple Help Article.

  • If you’re receiving a different error message, have you tried to re-download the installer already and maybe try to use a different archive manager like the free Keka or 7zip to expand the archive.

  • A screenshot of the error message and knowing if you’re on a M1/M2 Silicon Mac or Intel model, as well as your MacOS version would be helpful as well if you’re still having issue after checking the above.

Hope this helps ! Thanks for letting us know :sunglasses:

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thanks for the reply ! it was quick

i think it’s a certificate signing problem

node certificate.png1920×1080 253 KB

as a rule i don’t install without the app passing security checks so i might wait for the update but thanks for the info on how to bypass the security

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There’s no risk to bypass this warning of course, but yep, getting your point, will be reported to SA Team :thumbsup:

If you decide to install the current version anyway and are on a M1/M2 Silicon Mac, then please be aware that the installation will require Rosetta 2 since NODE won’t run in native ARM mode on silicon Apple computers models.

For info SA Team → @bryan_spence

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thanks so much Tekalight,

and rosetta2 will be fine :slight_smile:

sorry for being a bit grumpy at the start!

enjoy the week :slight_smile:

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I will get these installers resigned and uploaded - also take a look at getting Applie silicon support on the binaries

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thanks !

and apple silicone support would be great if possible

:slight_smile:

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Any news on this one? Can’t bypass the warning in Sequoia anymore.

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Node still needs an update for Mac OS Silicon as well as repacking the installer.

There’s new requirement with Mac OS 15 Sequoia but you can still force the installation, that said only the standalone version of Node will work after installing.

Since Mac OS 15, you can no longer simply Right Click the .PKG installer and bypass the warning.

After trying to run the .PKG installer, you need to go to your Mac Settings and Privacy and Security.

Scroll down the page and you will see a dialog box for Node and you can choose “Open Anyway”.

From there, just keep confirming you want to open anyway and ignore all warnings till you get the installer to start.

See attached example screenshots in the .zip file below.

Node Forcing Install Mac OS 15.zip (492.9 KB)

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Node has been updated so all should be good with the installer now in latest mac os

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