# iPhone distribution certificate

### How to create iPhone distribution certificate?

A Distribution Certificate identifies your organization within a provisioning profile and allows you to submit your app to the App Store.

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You’ll require a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for creating the iPhone Distribution Certificate.

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Follow these steps to create an iPhone Distribution Certificate:

* Log in to your [Apple Developer account](https://developer.apple.com/).
* Click on Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.
* Click on the + button to add a new certificate.&#x20;
* Under the Software section, select Apple Distribution or iOS Distribution.
* Click on Continue to proceed.
* Click on Choose File and upload the CSR file you had created previously.
* Select Continue to proceed.
* Click the Download button to download the .cer file.
* Double click .cer file to open Keychain Access window.
* Click on Login and navigate to the My Certificates tab in the Keychain Access window.
* Right-click on the .cer file and export it to your system.
* Give your certificate a unique name and select .p12 File Format.
* Select Save to save the certificate on your system.
* Add a password to it while saving your certificate file. Adding a password is optional. If you end up password-protecting the file, save it for later to generate a build for your iOS app.
* You’ve now successfully created the iPhone Distribution Certificate.


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