What Is iOS Certificate Signing?
Contents a Signing Certificate Is the First Requirement You Need in Order to Be Able to Sign Apps for Installation on iOS Devices. Specifically, You Need a...
A signing certificate is the first requirement you need in order to be able to sign apps for installation on iOS devices. Specifically, you need a development certificate, which lets an individual install and run an app on a device.
How do I get an Apple code signing certificate?
To get a certificate, you need to generate a Certificate Signing Request with Keychain Access and send it to Apple. This will create a public/private key for you if you don’t have one already. Apple will then verify the information, and create a certificate for you.
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What happens when iOS distribution certificate expires?
If your certificate expires, users can still download, install, and run versions of your Mac applications that were signed with this certificate. However, you will need a new certificate to sign updates and new applications.
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