# iPhone provisioning profile

### How to create an iPhone provisioning profile?

A Provisioning Profile is required to define the distribution of your mobile application. These profiles define the way your app will be distributed and to which mobile devices. Without a Provisioning Profile, you cannot distribute an app through the App Store, or via any internal distribution method.

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Follow these steps to create your Provisioning Profile.

* Log in to your [**Apple Developer account**](https://developer.apple.com/)
* Click on Certificates, Identifiers & Profile
* Click on the Profiles section from the sidebar
* Then click on the + button next&#x20;
* Select the "App Store Connect" option under "Distribution"
* Then click on the Continue button at the top right
* Select the App ID (App Identifier) from the dropdown
* Click the Continue button to proceed to the next step
* Select the certificate that you generated in the previous step and click Continue
* Enter a name for your Provisioning Profile
* Click on Generate to create the Provisioning Profile
* Download and save your Provisioning Profile

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Your Provisioning Profile must be linked to the correct App ID and Distribution Certificate to ensure a smooth app submission process. Always download and keep a backup of your Provisioning Profile for future use.
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