How to Create Apple Certificates Using AppUploader

Abstract

This article introduces how to use AppUploader to create iOS development and distribution certificates, helping beginners quickly grasp the certificate generation process.

Introduction

In iOS development, certificates are essential for app packaging, debugging, and App Store submission. Apple requires developers to create corresponding certificates for their apps, but the steps can be complex for beginners. This guide walks you through creating certificates step by step.

Step 1: Access Certificate Management

  1. Open the AppUploader tool.
  2. On the main page, click Certificate Management.

Access Certificate Management

Step 2: Create a New Certificate

  1. In the certificate management page, click the Add button.

Create New Certificate

  1. In the pop-up dialog, select the certificate type:
    • Development Certificate (iOS App Development): For installing and testing apps.
    • Distribution Certificate (iOS Distribution): For uploading to the App Store (requires Apple Developer annual fee).

Select Certificate Type

Step 3: Configure Certificate Information

Fill in the following information on the certificate creation page:

  • Type:

    • development → Development Certificate
    • distribution → Distribution Certificate
    • For development, choose iOS App Development or Apple Development

  • Name: Use a combination of letters and numbers to easily identify the certificate.

  • Password: This is the P12 file password (not your Apple account password) to protect the certificate.

    • Recommended to use a combination of letters and numbers.
    • If forgotten, it cannot be modified; you must regenerate the certificate.

⚠️ Note
Certificates generated with a free account are valid for only 7 days and cannot be uploaded to the App Store.

Step 4: Sync Certificate Using AppUploader Service

  • If Sync certificate via AppUploader service is checked, the certificate can be downloaded and used on different computers.
  • No need for Mac or Xcode; you can upload IPA files to the App Store directly.

Sync Certificate

Certificate Completion

  • The generated certificate file is in .p12 format, ready to use without conversion.

Certificate Successfully Generated

Additional Notes

  • One certificate can be used for multiple apps; certificates are not one-to-one with apps.
  • It is recommended to manage certificates centrally to avoid duplicate creation.