Apple’s Development Console explained (Part 2)

Creating a certificate

First we need to decide what kind of certificate we need, In this tutorial I will explain only the Distribution certificate, the others has just about the same basic setup.

NOTE: if you don’t know the meaning of having a Certificate please start by reading my previous article that explains it. LINK

Generate a “certSigningRequest” file

Step 1 — open the “Keychain Access” app, then on to top menu tap on Keychain Access => Certificate Assistant => Request a Certificate From a Certificate Authority…

Keychain Settings

Step 2 — fill in your email and name, check the “Saved to disk” option, tap on continue and save the file on your desktop. proceed to Step 3

Step 3 — On the web, Login to your Apple developers console, and navigate to the certificates page. Tap the blue plus button (+)

Step4 — Follow the following quick steps- Choose iOS Distribution, Tap Continue, Choose your previously created file from your desktop, Tap Continue,

Step 5 — The Certificate is now ready, you should choose download, and then double click the file to install it to your Keychain.

Choose iOS Distribution

Select the file you previously created

Download your new Certificate and Double click the file

Step 6 Finally — If all done correctly, you should see your new certificate on the Keychain panel.

I hope you enjoy this reading,

Tomer