macOS app update required due to certificate rotation
macOS users must update apps after certificate rotation to prevent blocking.
Update your OpenAI apps to the latest versions through an in-app update or official links before June 12, 2026, to ensure continued functionality.
macOS security protections will block new downloads and launches of apps signed with the previous certificate after June 12, 2026.
OpenAI is rotating code-signing certificates as a precaution due to their impact in source code repositories, requiring all macOS users to update their applications to the latest versions.
Addresses the need for macOS users to update their OpenAI applications by a specific deadline. This is a precautionary measure due to the rotation of code-signing certificates following a security incident.
Updating ensures applications are signed with new, secure certificates, bypassing macOS security blocks that would otherwise prevent them from running.
This applies specifically to macOS users and OpenAI applications affected by certificate rotation.
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