--- description: Frequently asked questions about Capawesome Cloud Native Builds — supported frameworks, signing, build minutes, concurrency, overages, and configuration. title: Native Builds FAQ - Capawesome image: https://capawesome.io/docs/assets/images/social/cloud/native-builds/faq.png --- [Skip to content ](#faq) [🖥️ Introducing the **Capacitor Electron Platform** — build desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux. 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"Permanent link") ### Which frameworks are supported?[¶](#which-frameworks-are-supported "Permanent link") Native Builds works with Capacitor, Cordova, and native iOS and Android projects. ### Do I need a Mac to build for iOS?[¶](#do-i-need-a-mac-to-build-for-ios "Permanent link") No. iOS builds run on managed macOS build machines in the cloud, so you can build and sign iOS apps without a Mac. See [How builds work](/docs/cloud/native-builds/builds/). ### Where do I configure my project (monorepo, package manager)?[¶](#where-do-i-configure-my-project-monorepo-package-manager "Permanent link") In a `capawesome.config.json` file — see [Configuration file](/docs/cloud/native-builds/configuration/), [Build from a monorepo](/docs/cloud/native-builds/monorepo/), and [Use pnpm, Yarn, or bun](/docs/cloud/native-builds/package-managers/). ## Signing[¶](#signing "Permanent link") ### Do I need a signing certificate?[¶](#do-i-need-a-signing-certificate "Permanent link") Debug (Android) and Simulator (iOS) builds don't require signing. Any build you install on a real device or submit to a store must be signed. See [Certificates](/docs/cloud/native-builds/certificates/). ## Builds[¶](#builds "Permanent link") ### How are builds billed?[¶](#how-are-builds-billed "Permanent link") By build minutes — the time a build spends running. Only active build time counts; time spent queued while waiting for a machine doesn't. See [Limits & quotas](/docs/cloud/native-builds/limits/) and [Estimate usage](/docs/cloud/native-builds/estimate-usage/). ### What happens when I reach my monthly build-minute limit?[¶](#what-happens-when-i-reach-my-monthly-build-minute-limit "Permanent link") Any builds already running are allowed to finish — we never cancel a build mid-way. We'll notify you by email so you can upgrade your plan for more headroom. There are no metered overage charges. ### Are additional build minutes available?[¶](#are-additional-build-minutes-available "Permanent link") Build minutes are included with your plan. To get more, upgrade to a higher plan — we don't sell separate build-minute packs. See the [pricing page](https://capawesome.io/pricing/). ### Is the concurrent build limit a hard limit? What happens when all slots are busy?[¶](#is-the-concurrent-build-limit-a-hard-limit-what-happens-when-all-slots-are-busy "Permanent link") The number of builds that can run at the same time depends on your plan, but it's not a hard failure. When every slot is busy, additional builds are queued and start automatically as capacity frees up. Queue time doesn't count toward your build minutes. ### Can I see build usage per app?[¶](#can-i-see-build-usage-per-app "Permanent link") Usage is tracked at the organization level. Per-app usage reporting is currently in private beta — [reach out to us](/docs/support/) if you'd like access. ### Why did my build fail?[¶](#why-did-my-build-fail "Permanent link") The fastest way to find out is [Ask AI](/docs/cloud/assist/ask-ai/) on the failed build. See also [Troubleshooting](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/). ### Can I build without connecting a Git repository?[¶](#can-i-build-without-connecting-a-git-repository "Permanent link") Yes — build from local files with the CLI. See [Build without Git](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-without-git/). ### Can I share a build with testers who don't have an account?[¶](#can-i-share-a-build-with-testers-who-dont-have-an-account "Permanent link") Yes. Share a succeeded build via a public link and testers can view and install it without a Capawesome Cloud account. Build logs are never exposed, and you can revoke the link at any time. See [Share a build](/docs/cloud/native-builds/share-a-build/). 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See How builds work."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Where do I configure my project (monorepo, package manager)?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "In a capawesome.config.json file — see Configuration file, Build from a monorepo, and Use pnpm, Yarn, or bun."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need a signing certificate?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Debug (Android) and Simulator (iOS) builds don't require signing. Any build you install on a real device or submit to a store must be signed. See Certificates."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "How are builds billed?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "By build minutes — the time a build spends running. Only active build time counts; time spent queued while waiting for a machine doesn't. 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Share a succeeded build via a public link and testers can view and install it without a Capawesome Cloud account. Build logs are never exposed, and you can revoke the link at any time. See Share a build. July 14, 2026"}}], "url": "https://capawesome.io/docs/cloud/native-builds/faq/"} ```