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iPhone sideloading certificate
An iPhone sideloading certificate lets your device run IPA apps that you sign yourself. It is the practical alternative to 7-day free signing, jailbreaks, or relying on random public certificates.
What a sideloading certificate does
- Signs IPA files so iOS can verify and launch them
- Connects the signed app to your registered device UDID
- Works without jailbreaking your iPhone
- Removes the 7-day refresh cycle used by free Apple IDs
What you need before ordering
- Your iPhone or iPad UDID
- An email address where you can receive the files
- A signer app such as Feather, ESign, Scarlet, or CertDrop's free online IPA signer
- The IPA file you want to sign
Basic sideloading flow
- Get your UDID from Finder, iTunes, or a UDID profile service
- Order the certificate from CertDrop
- Import the .p12, .mobileprovision, and password into your signer
- Sign the IPA and install the signed app on your device
Frequently asked questions
Is sideloading the same as jailbreaking?
No. Sideloading with a developer certificate works on normal iOS without modifying the system.
Will this work on iPad too?
Yes, as long as the UDID you submit belongs to the iPad you want to use.
Can I use one certificate on multiple devices?
A certificate must include the device UDID. Order for the device you want to use.
Do signed apps expire?
Apps signed with your certificate normally work while the certificate remains valid, unless the certificate is revoked.