diff --git a/.github/workflows/build.yml b/.github/workflows/build.yml
index 2bb0fe38d..1076a1f0f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build.yml
@@ -182,6 +182,8 @@ jobs:
           echo "${{ env.pythonLocation }}/bin" >> $GITHUB_PATH
       - shell: bash
         run: |
+          # disable electron-builder signing
+          #export CSC_IDENTITY_AUTO_DISCOVERY=false
           make dist
         env:
           BUILD: osx
diff --git a/electron/package.json b/electron/package.json
index 083c3dd91..7a0b318b9 100644
--- a/electron/package.json
+++ b/electron/package.json
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@
       ],
       "hardenedRuntime": true,
       "gatekeeperAssess": false,
+      "strictVerify": false,
       "entitlements": "build/electron-entitlements.plist",
       "entitlementsInherit": "build/electron-entitlements.plist"
     }