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What happens to Apps when the Distribution certificate expires?

Our distribution certificate expires in mid March. Do I have to re-build all the apps that are on the App Store with the new certificate or will they continue to install without issues?

My gut feel is that Apple would not expect developers to re-submit all their apps just because the certificate has expired but like a confirmation from someone since I am sure many have crossed this bridge.

Thanks in advance.

-TRS

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Feb 11, 2010 12:21 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2010 12:59 PM

Nothing happens. Don't worry about it.

There is no link between a dev's certification status and use of apps by customers.
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Feb 11, 2010 1:30 PM in response to trshivku

+>I assume that any new submissions will have to have to be built with a profile which includes a valid certificate.+

Of course....just follow the money 🙂

It is a solid process, but of course Apple, like any business that operates around time-based/recurring fees, wants to get the 'subscriber' to re-up sooner than later.

The countdown in the dev center, etc. we see about our 'expiration' date is meant not only as a friendly reminder concerning whatever risk, it is a prod to get whatever monies out of our pockets and into theirs...sooner than later 🙂

What happens to Apps when the Distribution certificate expires?

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