How to create an Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile (.MOBILEPROVISION)?
An ad hoc provisioning profile is a distribution provisioning profile that allows your app to be installed on designated devices without the assistance of Xcode. An Ad Hoc Provisioning Profile ensures that test versions of your app aren't copied or distributed without your concern.
Below you will find a step-by-step instruction how to create a valid Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile. The process is very similar with the creation of App Store Distribution Provisioning Profile, but has some distinctions.
**NOTE: You do not need a Mac to create Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile
6. Confirm the device information is correct. Register it.
7. After you have done this, go to App IDs from Identifiers.
8. Click "+" to add a new App ID
9. Enter the App ID Description, Bundle ID for Explicit App ID
You can set any App ID you want, however we recommend to use your App ID as on SeattleCloud website. For the Bundle ID use the following format com.domainname.appname. I have used the following ,com.mobiblocks.SCAdHocTest
10. Click Continue -> Submit -> Done to create the App ID.
11. On the left side menu go to Provisioning Profiles section, choose Distribution.
12. Click "+" to Add a new Provisioning Profile
13. Select "Ad Hoc" in Distribution field
14. Select the App ID you have created in the Step 9. Continue.
15. Sign the iOS Provisioning Profile with a valid iOS Distribution. Continue.
How to create an iOS Distribution check the following tutorial.
16. Select a device from the list of your available devices by checking the box. Continue.
17. Name your Provisioning Profile. Generate.
18. Download the certificate to your computer.
Now you have an Ad Hoc Provisioning Profile saved on your computer. Upload the certificate during Ad Hoc submission process.
How to create an Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile (.MOBILEPROVISION)?
An ad hoc provisioning profile is a distribution provisioning profile that allows your app to be installed on designated devices without the assistance of Xcode. An Ad Hoc Provisioning Profile ensures that test versions of your app aren't copied or distributed without your concern.
Below you will find a step-by-step instruction how to create a valid Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile. The process is very similar with the creation of App Store Distribution Provisioning Profile, but has some distinctions.
**NOTE: You do not need a Mac to create Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile
1. Login using your dev account credentials on https://developer.apple.com in Member Center section
2. Click on Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
3. On the left side(iOS Apps) select Devices
4. Click on "+" button to register a new device
5. Register a new Device by entering a Name and its Unique Device Identifier (UDID)
You can find HERE how to get your Device ID.
6. Confirm the device information is correct. Register it.
7. After you have done this, go to App IDs from Identifiers.
8. Click "+" to add a new App ID
9. Enter the App ID Description, Bundle ID for Explicit App ID
You can set any App ID you want, however we recommend to use your App ID as on SeattleCloud website. For the Bundle ID use the following format com.domainname.appname. I have used the following ,com.mobiblocks.SCAdHocTest
10. Click Continue -> Submit -> Done to create the App ID.
11. On the left side menu go to Provisioning Profiles section, choose Distribution.
12. Click "+" to Add a new Provisioning Profile
13. Select "Ad Hoc" in Distribution field
14. Select the App ID you have created in the Step 9. Continue.
15. Sign the iOS Provisioning Profile with a valid iOS Distribution. Continue.
How to create an iOS Distribution check the following tutorial.
16. Select a device from the list of your available devices by checking the box. Continue.
17. Name your Provisioning Profile. Generate.
18. Download the certificate to your computer.
Now you have an Ad Hoc Provisioning Profile saved on your computer. Upload the certificate during Ad Hoc submission process.