Frequent Question: What Happens When You Revoke a Certificate iOS?
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If your certificate is revoked, your passes will no longer function properly. If your Apple Developer Program membership is valid, your existing apps on the App Store will not be affected. However, you will no longer be able to upload new apps or updates signed with the expired or revoked certificate to the App Store.

How revoke all certificates in iOS?

Revoke Your iOS Distribution Certificate (P12 File)

  1. Go to your iOS Developer Account.
  2. Click Production in Certificates.
  3. Click on the iOS Distribution certificate.
  4. Click Revoke.
  5. Click Revoke to confirm that you want to revoke the certificate.
  6. Once you have revoked your iOS Distribution certificate, create a new certificate and upload it to your app.

Why did Apple revoke my certificate?

You revoke certificates when you no longer need them or when you want to re-create them because of another code signing issue (refer to Certificate Issues for the types of problems that can occur). You also revoke certificates if you suspect that they have been compromised.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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