My Developer ID certificate will expire in few days, so I downloaded and installed new certificate in login keychain. However my key is still linked to my old certificate. I have my .p12 but even if I delete the old certificate from login keychain and reinstall the .12 file, my old certificate reappears in the login keychain.
I tried to select the new certificate in the login keychain and choose Files > Export Items (in Keychain Access) but in the Save dialog under File Format the "Personal Information Exchange (.p12)" option is grayed out. How can I generate a key/.p12 file that will be linked to my new certificate?
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
RSS for tagDiscuss the technical details of security certificates, identifiers, and profiles used by the OS to ensure validity of apps and services on device.
Selecting any option will automatically load the page
Post
Replies
Boosts
Views
Activity
Hi,
I recently created and installed new code signing certificates/keys on my main Mac.
How to easily copy these certificates/keys to my another Mac with the same Apple ID?
Earlier Quinn suggested:
"The easiest way to do this is use Xcode’s import/export feature. Launch Xcode, choose Xcode > Settings, select Accounts, select the account in question, then choose Export Apple ID and Code Signing Assets from the action (…) menu."
And it worked fine in 2020-2021. However import/export options are no longer available in XCode 16 anymore.
Please suggest a simple solution.
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Hi,
I got the error:
/usr/bin/codesign exited with code 1:
Warning: unable to build chain to self-signed root for signer "Apple Distribution: Q.A.C.F. - Quality Academy Consultoria E Formacao, Unipessoal, Lda (xxxxxx)"
/Users/pedroramalho/Library/Caches/Xamarin/mtbs/builds/drBoxSaude.iOS/3bed3d51415af2e100a4d2bc57e1d36fb42d76ceb190de1db1c4d0dbccbff863/bin/iPhone/Release/drBoxSaude.iOS.app: errSecInternalComponent
and
/usr/bin/codesign exited with code 1:
/Users/pedroramalho/Library/Caches/Xamarin/mtbs/builds/drBoxSaude.iOS/3bed3d51415af2e100a4d2bc57e1d36fb42d76ceb190de1db1c4d0dbccbff863/bin/iPhone/Release/drBoxSaude.iOS.app/Frameworks/libSkiaSharp.framework: replacing existing signature
Warning: unable to build chain to self-signed root for signer "Apple Distribution: Q.A.C.F. - Quality Academy Consultoria E Formacao, Unipessoal, Lda (xxxxx)"
/Users/pedroramalho/Library/Caches/Xamarin/mtbs/builds/drBoxSaude.iOS/3bed3d51415af2e100a4d2bc57e1d36fb42d76ceb190de1db1c4d0dbccbff863/bin/iPhone/Release/drBoxSaude.iOS.app/Frameworks/libSkiaSharp.framework: errSecInternalComponent
Some one can help please
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Tags:
Sign in with Apple
Signing Certificates
Hi, I have some doubts about certificates expiration given this "new" requirement around signing for some common third party SDKs:
https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements/
Use case:
I build an SDK that will be distributed as an XCFramework and will be used in AppStore apps from different people.
My SDK internally uses some other third party libraries that are integrated as binaries
Let's assume some of those third party libraries are from the list above and therefore seem to be required to be signed.
I distribute my SDK with all in order (third party SDKs from that list with valid signatures)
People using my SDK over the time provide an update to their apps on the AppStore but by then some of the third party libraries of my SDK has an expired certificate.
What would happen?
People using my SDK won't have any issues as far as my SDK has a valid signature (despite third party libraries from the list have expired signatures)
People using my SDK will get a warning about it but still will be able to submit to the AppStore. In that case, would AppStore Review process decline the update?
People using my SDK will get an error, not being able to submit to the AppStore and will require me an update version of the SDK with those third party libraries re-signed.
My understanding is that all would work as far as my SDK has a valid signature (after all is the one taking responsibility of the code inside), independently of what happens with the signature of those libraries themselves, am I correct?.
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Tags:
App Store
Frameworks
App Review
Xcode
Hello everyone,
I'm currently experiencing repeated "Invalid Binary" rejections when submitting my Flutter-based iOS app ("Master Tere") through App Store Connect. I've followed all the expected steps and guidelines, but the rejection contains no additional explanation beyond the "Invalid Binary" status.
Here’s my current setup:
Built using Flutter and Xcode 15.3
WebView-based app loading a professional portfolio site
Runner target is signed automatically using Xcode Managed Profiles
Certificates: Apple Development and Apple Distribution (auto-managed)
Bundle ID: com.actuain.mastertere1
Version: 1.0.0, Build: 6
Deployment target: iOS 18.0
Device family: iPhone only
All signing identities and provisioning profiles match for Debug and Release
In my Info.plist, I’ve cleaned up legacy keys that might cause conflicts:
✅ Removed <key>UIMainStoryboardFile</key> (no storyboard is used)
✅ Removed <key>CFBundleSignature</key> as it was set to ????
✅ Display name and Bundle ID align with Xcode project settings
Despite all this, every time I upload through Xcode Organizer, I get an "Invalid Binary" error after processing. No issues are shown during archive validation.
I suspect the issue may be related to:
Flutter WebView integration with latest iOS SDKs
Residual metadata in the archive from unused iOS storyboard references
Possibly missing entitlements or capabilities not flagged by Xcode
Questions:
Are there any known issues affecting Flutter WebView apps recently (especially around Xcode 15.3 or iOS 18 SDK)?
Is it mandatory to remove Main.storyboard from the project bundle even if it's not used?
Could this issue be related to background modes, UIRequiredDeviceCapabilities, or entitlements even if not directly flagged?
I’d appreciate any insights or experiences from others who’ve faced this issue recently. Thanks in advance!
Luis Antonio Pinto Acosta
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Tags:
App Store Connect
Xcode
App Binary
Code Signing
I am trying to build a release for an application that installs a DriverKit driver. I created a Developer ID Application Profile with a valid certificate but I'm coming across this error in Xcode 16.3 that is preventing me from archiving:
Xcode 14 and later requires a DriverKit development profile enabled for iOS and macOS. Visit the developer website to create or download a DriverKit profile.
I thought I needed a Dev ID Application profile to distribute the application and that a Development profile is for testing. Is there something I'm missing?
Hello, we are currently encountering a similar issue. We need to inject our capabilities into a third-party app by re-signing it (not a full re-signing process—just requiring the provisioning profile and certificate to match). However, this seems to affect the functionality of universal links. We've found that this issue only occurs on iOS 18.
We noticed that when re-signing the app, the entitlements related to associated domains are changed to a wildcard:
[Key] com.apple.developer.associated-domains
[Value]
[Array]
[String] *
However, this doesn’t cause any issues on iOS 17.
Through further testing, we discovered that in order for universal links to work properly, we need to restore the original value of com.apple.developer.associated-domains and use a provisioning profile that matches the app's bundle ID. This means our previous re-signing approach using a certificate and provisioning profile from another bundle will no longer work.
We’d like to ask: is this a new restriction introduced in iOS 18? If we manually restore the original com.apple.developer.associated-domains entitlement and use a provisioning profile that matches the app’s bundle ID, will universal links function correctly going forward?
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Tags:
Entitlements
Provisioning Profiles
Universal Links
Code Signing
we have organization account
I'm the admin of team. and i have additional resources:
Additional Resources
Access to Reports
Access to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.
Access to Cloud Managed Distribution Certificate
Create Apps
Generate Individual API Keys
Issues:
i can't find my team certificate in Xcode
I don't have access to https://developer.apple.com/account/resources/
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
I’m having issues trying to codesign a .app file. We generated the Developer ID Application certificate using the organization owner’s account. I downloaded the certificate to my Mac and imported it into my keychain, but when I run the codesign command below, I get the following error.
Could you help me? What am I doing wrong? Is there any other way to sign the .app executable?
From what I’ve seen in other posts, it looks like the certificate needs to have a private key, but the certificate I download from the developer portal doesn’t include the key. Also, about exporting it as a .p12 — I couldn’t quite understand if that’s considered a safe practice, since the organization owner’s private key would be included in this certificate that we plan to use in our pipeline.
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Tags:
Signing Certificates
Developer ID
*** Error: ERROR: [ContentDelivery.Uploader] Validation failed (409) Invalid Provisioning Profile. The provisioning profile included in the com.baiyun-shuniu.scss bundle [Payload/HBuilder.app] is invalid. [Missing code-signing certificate]. A distribution provisioning profile should be used when uploading apps to App Store Connect. (ID: e21c7a63-520f-49c5-8298-9afa3aa14dd5)
2025-05-13 09:23:20.382 INFO: [ContentDelivery.Uploader]
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Hi the best community! When I try to submit the app to Testflight I receive the following error:
"codesign command failed (/var/folders/j9/yh_rkh114rbgvmglf4gycj8w0000gn/T/XcodeDistPipeline.~~~OW0Dwk/Root/Payload/Application.app/Frameworks/Alamofire.framework: replacing existing signature
/var/folders/j9/yh_rkh114rbgvmglf4gycj8w0000gn/T/XcodeDistPipeline.~~~OW0Dwk/Root/Payload/Application.app/Frameworks/Alamofire.framework: invalid or corrupted code requirement(s)
Requirement syntax error(s):
line 1:155: unexpected token: NPH
)"
I have never stuck with this issue before.
Xcode Version 16.0
I assume that there is something related to code signing and our company name in App Store connect: Medical Institution “NPH” (The company name has been anonymized for privacy purposes.)
Appreciate any help.
Thank you!
I have a macOS application that was previously distributed under my personal Apple Developer account using a Developer ID certificate. We’ve recently transitioned distribution to our company’s Apple Developer account.
The app’s bundle identifier has been successfully transferred, and I’ve signed a new build of the app using the company’s Developer ID certificate. The app installs and runs correctly under the new signature. However, I’ve encountered a problem: the app is no longer able to access previously granted permissions (e.g., Screen Recording, System Audio Recording, and Input Monitoring). Furthermore, it cannot re-prompt for these permissions because they appear as already granted in System Settings.
From what I understand, this issue is due to the change in the code signing identity. Specifically, the designated requirements used by macOS to identify an app have changed, so the system no longer associates the new version of the app with the previously granted permissions (as outlined in Apple's Technical Note TN3127).
The only workaround I’ve found so far is to manually reset the app's permissions using Terminal commands (e.g., tccutil reset), but this is not something we can reasonably ask end users to do.
Question:
Is there a recommended or supported approach to either preserve permissions when changing Developer ID identities, or programmatically trigger a permissions reset for existing users? We're looking for a seamless solution that doesn't degrade user experience.
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
In the past it was relatively easy to download from the developer portal both the app signing and installer signing certs so that I could sign AppleScripts from Script Editor when exporting them and when building packages in Jamf Composer.
I went to set that up today and it seems things have changed in the last few years since I've had to set this up. I've been unable to sort this out and would love some help.
I'm looking for a tutorial on doing this that walks someone step-by-step through the process for obtaining the certs (yes, I have dev account) and setting them up in keychain and then making use of them.
Thanks!
I am distributing a macOS application outside the App Store using Developer ID and need to provide provisioning profiles to customers for installation during the package installation process.
I have two questions:
How can I package and provide the provisioning profile(s) so that the customer can install them easily during the application installation process? Are there any best practices or tools that could simplify this step?
In my case, there are multiple provisioning profiles. Should I instruct the customer to install each profile one by one, or is there a way to combine them and have them installed all at once?
Any insights, resources, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
I created a distribution certificate for my app release build and have manually loaded this cert (link to xcode image at the bottom of this paragraph). All things look good until I build the app and I get the following error. I'm first pasting the image of my project and then the error information. [https://madshot.net/10c6e510875e.png)
Could not launch “Madshot360” Domain: IDELaunchErrorDomain Code: 20 Recovery Suggestion: Runningboard has returned error 5. Please check the system logs for the underlying cause of the error. User Info: { DVTErrorCreationDateKey = "2025-06-10 19:58:02 +0000"; DVTRadarComponentKey = 968756; IDERunOperationFailingWorker = IDELaunchServicesLauncher; }
The operation couldn’t be completed. Launch failed. Domain: RBSRequestErrorDomain Code: 5 Failure Reason: Launch failed.
Launchd job spawn failed Domain: NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code: 153
Event Metadata: com.apple.dt.IDERunOperationWorkerFinished : { "device_identifier" = "00008112-0004052C22D8A01E"; "device_model" = "Mac14,15"; "device_osBuild" = "15.5 (24F74)"; "device_platform" = "com.apple.platform.macosx"; "device_thinningType" = "Mac14,15"; "dvt_coredevice_version" = "443.19"; "dvt_coresimulator_version" = "1010.10"; "dvt_mobiledevice_version" = "1784.120.3"; "launchSession_schemeCommand" = Run; "launchSession_state" = 1; "launchSession_targetArch" = arm64; "operation_duration_ms" = 235; "operation_errorCode" = 20; "operation_errorDomain" = IDELaunchErrorDomain; "operation_errorWorker" = IDELaunchServicesLauncher; "operation_name" = IDERunOperationWorkerGroup; "param_debugger_attachToExtensions" = 0; "param_debugger_attachToXPC" = 1; "param_debugger_type" = 3; "param_destination_isProxy" = 0; "param_destination_platform" = "com.apple.platform.macosx"; "param_diag_113575882_enable" = 0; "param_diag_MainThreadChecker_stopOnIssue" = 0; "param_diag_MallocStackLogging_enableDuringAttach" = 0; "param_diag_MallocStackLogging_enableForXPC" = 1; "param_diag_allowLocationSimulation" = 1; "param_diag_checker_tpc_enable" = 1; "param_diag_gpu_frameCapture_enable" = 0; "param_diag_gpu_shaderValidation_enable" = 0; "param_diag_gpu_validation_enable" = 0; "param_diag_guardMalloc_enable" = 0; "param_diag_memoryGraphOnResourceException" = 0; "param_diag_mtc_enable" = 1; "param_diag_queueDebugging_enable" = 1; "param_diag_runtimeProfile_generate" = 0; "param_diag_sanitizer_asan_enable" = 0; "param_diag_sanitizer_tsan_enable" = 0; "param_diag_sanitizer_tsan_stopOnIssue" = 0; "param_diag_sanitizer_ubsan_enable" = 0; "param_diag_sanitizer_ubsan_stopOnIssue" = 0; "param_diag_showNonLocalizedStrings" = 0; "param_diag_viewDebugging_enabled" = 1; "param_diag_viewDebugging_insertDylibOnLaunch" = 1; "param_install_style" = 2; "param_launcher_UID" = 2; "param_launcher_allowDeviceSensorReplayData" = 0; "param_launcher_kind" = 0; "param_launcher_style" = 99; "param_launcher_substyle" = 0; "param_runnable_appExtensionHostRunMode" = 0; "param_runnable_productType" = "com.apple.product-type.application"; "param_structuredConsoleMode" = 1; "param_testing_launchedForTesting" = 0; "param_testing_suppressSimulatorApp" = 0; "param_testing_usingCLI" = 0; "sdk_canonicalName" = "macosx15.4"; "sdk_osVersion" = "15.4"; "sdk_variant" = macos; }
System Information
macOS Version 15.5 (Build 24F74) Xcode 16.3 (23785) (Build 16E140) Timestamp: 2025-06-10T12:58:02-07:00
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
I'm attempting to upload an updated version of our macOS app for distribution via the App Store. We've done this without issue before, but I am now receiving a warning when I upload the app via Transporter:
"Cannot be used with TestFlight because the signature for the bundle at “AXON Studio.app” is missing an application identifier but has an application identifier in the provisioning profile for the bundle. Bundles with application identifiers in the provisioning profile are expected to have the same identifier signed into the bundle in order to be eligible for TestFlight." (90886)
I just recently started seeing this warning when I upload our application via Transporter. Before this warning started happening, I was using the exact same process and scripts to build/package/codesign our application. NOTE: we are not using Xcode to build our application, so we can't take advantage of any codesigning/packaging automation provided by Xcode (the app is written in C#/.NET 6.0), so we are doing all build/package/codesign steps using the appropriate macOS command line utilities. Also, I have verified that the app bundle and its contents have valid signatures.
Does anyone have any idea what may have changed to cause this warning, or how I might go about determining the root cause so I can fix it?
Hello,
I have created multiple Developer ID Application and Developer ID Installer certificates across different Apple OS versions without keeping the Certificate Signing Requests (CSR).
As I’m not very experienced with Apple’s system, I made this mistake and now I am unable to create new certificates because I have reached the maximum number of certificates allowed.
I develop software based on Electron and have been building and signing my applications with electron-builder, integrating the app signing needed to submit the app to the Apple Store via Transporter.
Here is the relevant portion of my package.json build config:
"mac": {
"appId": "com.nome_app.ext",
"type": "distribution",
"target": [
"mas"
],
"artifactName": "name_app.${ext}",
"category": "public.app-category.utilities",
"provisioningProfile": "build/prov_prof_mac_name_app.provisionprofile"
},
"mas": {
"appId": "com.name_app.ravia",
"hardenedRuntime": false,
"type": "distribution",
"gatekeeperAssess": true,
"artifactName": "name_app.${ext}",
"category": "public.app-category.utilities",
"entitlements": "build/entitlements.mas.plist",
"extendInfo": {
"NSMicrophoneUsageDescription": "This app requires microphone access.",
"NSCameraUsageDescription": "This app requires webcam access."
},
"entitlementsInherit": "build/entitlements.mas.inherit.plist"
}
}
Currently, I have recreated the Mac Developer Application and Mac Developer Installer certificates, but without valid Developer ID Installer and Developer ID Application certificates, I always get this error during build:
`skipped macOS application code signing reason=cannot find valid "Developer ID Application" identity or custom non-Apple code signing certificate, it could cause some undefined behaviour, e.g. macOS localized description not visible, see https://electron.build/code-signing
allIdentities=
718241A413826C6A97E2062EAEC155BEF5330CCA "iPhone Distribution: RAVIA SOFTWARE DI VILLANOVA DOMENICO ANTONIO (T9UD6J5HXZ)" (CSSMERR_TP_NOT_TRUSTED)
60B360CCE27FE915799FAE7C8E6A16962F2DE9B0 "3rd Party Mac Developer Installer: RAVIA SOFTWARE DI VILLANOVA DOMENICO ANTONIO (T9UD6J5HXZ)" (CSSMERR_TP_NOT_TRUSTED)
4518A8CE3BAC4F27B09D654DA14F52FBE15A0A85 "3rd Party Mac Developer Application: RAVIA SOFTWARE DI VILLANOVA DOMENICO ANTONIO (T9UD6J5HXZ)" (CSSMERR_TP_NOT_TRUSTED)
... (additional identities with CSSMERR_TP_NOT_TRUSTED)
Valid identities only:
718241A413826C6A97E2062EAEC155BEF5330CCA "iPhone Distribution: RAVIA SOFTWARE DI VILLANOVA DOMENICO ANTONIO (T9UD6J5HXZ)" (CSSMERR_TP_NOT_TRUSTED)
...
• signing file=dist/mas/Studio Medico Specialistico.app platform=mas type=distribution identityName=3rd Party Mac Developer Application: RAVIA SOFTWARE DI VILLANOVA DOMENICO ANTONIO (T9UD6J5HXZ) identityHash=4518A8CE3BAC4F27B09D654DA14F52FBE15A0A85 provisioningProfile=build/prov_prof_mac_studiomedicospecialistico.provisionprofile
• Command failed multiple times:
codesign --sign "3rd Party Mac Developer Application: RAVIA SOFTWARE DI VILLANOVA DOMENICO ANTONIO (T9UD6J5HXZ)" --force --timestamp --entitlements build/entitlements.mas.inherit.plist /path/to/app/Contents/Frameworks/Electron Framework.framework/Versions/A/Resources/af.lproj/locale.pak
Warning: unable to build chain to self-signed root for signer "3rd Party Mac Developer Application: RAVIA SOFTWARE DI VILLANOVA DOMENICO ANTONIO (T9UD6J5HXZ)"
Error: errSecInternalComponent
From my understanding, the system cannot find a valid Developer ID Application identity for signing. The existing certificates all show the CSSMERR_TP_NOT_TRUSTED error and the signing command fails with errSecInternalComponent.
**I have confirmed that the certificates are installed in my keychain, but they may be missing private keys or not fully trusted.
Is there a possibility to reset my Apple Developer account’s Developer ID Application and Developer ID Installer certificates, so I can start fresh and generate new valid certificates?
Could you please advise on how to proceed or if there is any way to clear the current certificate limit?**
Thank you very much for your help.
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
1.Provisioning profile "xxx" doesn't include signing certificate "Developer ID Application: xxxxx".
2.Provisioning profile "xxx" doesn't match the entitlements file's value for the com.apple.developer.networking.networkextension entitlement.
I decoded the profile,
<dict>
<key>com.apple.developer.system-extension.install</key>
<true/>
<key>com.apple.developer.networking.networkextension</key>
<array>
<string>packet-tunnel-provider-systemextension</string>
<string>app-proxy-provider-systemextension</string>
<string>content-filter-provider-systemextension</string>
<string>dns-proxy-systemextension</string>
<string>dns-settings</string>
<string>relay</string>
<string>url-filter-provider</string>
<string>hotspot-provider</string>
</array>
<key>com.apple.security.application-groups</key>
<array>
<string>xxxxx</string>
<string>xxxxx</string>
</array>
<key>com.apple.developer.networking.vpn.api</key>
<array>
<string>allow-vpn</string>
</array>
<key>com.apple.application-identifier</key>
<string>xxxxx</string>
<key>keychain-access-groups</key>
<array>
<string>xxxxx</string>
</array>
<key>com.apple.developer.team-identifier</key>
<string>xxxxx</string>
</dict>
Kindly help me to resolve this.
I have a valid Developer ID Certificate, I've used it to sign an app locally and send the app to other machines of my colleagues to make sure it works and does not get triggered by GateKeeper
Now I want to automate the process of signing and notarization on github actions and so I want to export my certificate and upload it there.
Initially I tried uploading both the Developer ID Certificate and the G2 CA both as .cer files encoded in base64. But apparently I need my certificate to be in .p12 format
When I try to export it from keychain access the option to export as .p12 is disabled. So how can I do it ?
Topic:
Code Signing
SubTopic:
Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
Tags:
Signing Certificates
Code Signing
Developer ID
I came across your contact on the Apple Developer Forums. I'm encountering an unusual issue during the notarization process.
The error message states:
"Team is not yet configured for notarization. Please contact Developer Programs Support at developer.apple.com under the topic Development and Technical / Other Development or Technical Questions."
Any guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Here are the error details for reference:
json
{
"logFormatVersion": 1,
"jobId": "b6023a7c-dc85-4fa5-91dd-fba92c9ed831",
"status": "Rejected",
"statusSummary": "Team is not yet configured for notarization. Please contact Developer Programs Support at developer.apple.com under the topic Development and Technical / Other Development or Technical Questions.",
"statusCode": 7000,
"archiveFilename": "Bytemonk.dmg",
"uploadDate": "2025-07-02T07:07:07.945Z",
"sha256": "b9494170cc040a76045ed263de22e6b89a5455142af16ce502530e1c1ee72ddf",
"ticketContents": null,
"issues": null
}