Java App on Mac asking for allow network connections everytime

Question

My Java.app broadcasts a packet on the network as soon as it starts up. Everytime I start this app, the Mac asks me do I want to allow network connections blah..blah.. Can I use info.plist or something to allow network access to this app and not bother the user who has trustingly downloaded and installed my app.

Thanks

Answer 1

You can choose to allow incoming connections for specific services in System Preferences > Security > Firewall.

Addendum: You application will appear only if the user has chosen to "Set access for specific services and applications." It will be added the first time the application attempts to open the port.