Apple Distribution Certificate Expires

iOS Distribution Certificate (App Store): Understanding Its Importance

Impact:
The iOS Distribution Certificate for the App Store is essential for signing and distributing apps on the App Store. If this certificate expires or is revoked, you will no longer be able to upload new apps or updates to existing apps signed with the expired or revoked certificate.

Is the Live App Affected?
Your existing apps on the App Store will continue to function normally as long as your Apple Developer Program membership remains valid. Users will not experience any issues with the current version of your app. However, you won’t be able to push updates or release new apps until you have a valid certificate.

What to Do:
It is important to renew your iOS Distribution Certificate before it expires to maintain the ability to update your apps, but not a critical step if you do not anticipate immediate app release. If it expires or is revoked, ask your mobile team to generate a new certificate via Apple Developer account, and use it to sign future app submissions.

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