Mobileprovision profile for iPhone sideloading
For $8, CertDrop delivers a mobileprovision profile matched to your iPhone or iPad UDID, together with a 360-day .p12 certificate and password used for IPA signing.
Digital delivery: certificate files are delivered by email with no physical shipping. Generated certificate files are not returnable, but CertDrop helps with delivery, resend, and replacement issues.
Where do I get a mobileprovision profile for iPhone?
CertDrop delivers a .mobileprovision profile matched to the iPhone or iPad UDID you submit, together with a matching .p12 certificate and password. The profile and certificate work as a pair for compatible IPA signing tools such as ESign and Feather.
What a mobileprovision profile does
- A mobileprovision profile tells iOS which device can run a signed IPA.
- For standard sideloading, the profile must include your exact iPhone or iPad UDID.
- It works together with the .p12 certificate and password.
What CertDrop sends
- A .mobileprovision profile matched to your device UDID
- The matching .p12 Apple Developer certificate
- The certificate password
- A private download page for your files
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not use a serial number instead of a UDID.
- Do not mix a .p12 file with an unrelated mobileprovision profile.
- If an IPA will not install, check that the profile includes your device UDID.
Frequently asked questions
Is mobileprovision the same as a certificate?
No. The .p12 certificate signs the app, while the mobileprovision profile authorizes the registered device.
Why does the profile need my UDID?
iOS checks the provisioning profile during install. If your UDID is missing, the signed IPA will not install on your device.
Does CertDrop include both files?
Yes. CertDrop delivers the mobileprovision profile, .p12 certificate, and password together.
Can I use it with IPA signing tools?
Yes. Tools such as ESign and Feather typically require the .p12 file, password, and mobileprovision profile.