Configure Signing for Your App

With your App Store Connect integration set up and at least one test device registered, the next step is to enable signing for each app in your Median organization. This ensures the app is built with the correct credentials and can be installed on registered devices.

Option 1: Enable iOS Signing via App Store Connect

Median can automatically generate the required signing assets — a distribution certificate and a mobile provisioning profile — using your App Store Connect credentials.

To enable signing for your app:

1. Open your app in the App Studio.
2. Navigate to Build & Download > App Download.
3. Click Configure Signing.
4. Click Generate to create the certificate and the provisioning profile.

Once this is done, you're ready to build installable IPAs for this app.

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Updated Provisioning Profile Required

Note that the provisioning profile includes all registered test devices; if you add additional testers you will need to regenerate the provisioning profile and rebuild the IPA.

Option 2: Upload Your Own Signing Assets

If you prefer not to connect your App Store Connect account — or are unable to due to organizational or security policies — you can manually create and upload your own distribution certificate and provisioning profile.

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Caution

This process is significantly more complex and is recommended only if you're familiar with Apple’s certificate and profile management process.

To upload your own assets:

1. Create a distribution certificate and a provisioning profile using Apple’s Developer Portal.
2. You will need a .p12 file of your certificate, not just the .cer file provided by Apple. This step must be done on a Mac, and involves exporting the certificate from Keychain Access.
3. Open your app in App Studio.
4. Navigate to Build & Download > App Download, click Configure Signing, and upload your p12 certificate and profile when prompted.

If you’re unsure how to generate these assets, feel free to reach out to our support team — we’re happy to guide you through the process.

Build iOS Binary

Once iOS Signing has been configured, the Build iOS Binary button should now be enabled. Click it to start building the binary.