How do I produce an iOS Release Build that my client can sign on their end?

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My scenario

I wrote an iOS app for a client. The project is almost over and now it\'s time for them to put it in the App Store. I\'ve been sending t

Answer 1

I've been there. Options 2 or 3 are out of question. Option 4 would be ideal, but as you wrote, Apple will not let the agent delegate her privileges to create distribution profiles.

So basically, your only option is for you to get the distribution profile defined with their account. In order for you to handle it, you would need to login as their agent, which is not an option.

So they will have to do it. There is no way around that.

They will also have to invite you as a member of their product development team on their account. You will need to be an admin. That's mean you will have to send a signing certificate request as outlined by Apple.

Finally, they will have to download and send you the distribution provisioning profiles they created.

With all that, you will be able to sign your application with their resources.