.ipa file using xcode 4.6.1

Question

I am new to iOS and I am developing my first app for the App store.

I now have to generate my .ipa file using archive options from organizer. I am selecting iOS devices at run tab and used the archive option but it is showing the following error:

"The identity 'iPhone Distribution' doesn't match any valid, non-expired certificate/private key pair in your key chains"

I am not attaching my device to Xcode. I want to create .ipa file for sending it to one of my friends for testing using his iPhone.

check your certificates and provisioning profile whether they are expired or they are invalid — Leena, Apr 15 '13 at 12:33
no they are not invalid/expired in keychain they are saiyng it valid — user2248322, Apr 15 '13 at 12:34
Please don't scream! See whether the bundle identifier in your build settings matches that of the provision profile, — DD_, Apr 15 '13 at 12:35
then properly set your provisioning profile sometimes we make mistake while setting the provisioning profile — Leena, Apr 15 '13 at 12:35
see [this](http://stackoverflow.com/a/2112971/1756131) and [this](http://stackoverflow.com/a/6367190/1756131) — DD_, Apr 15 '13 at 12:38
it is showing erroe profile doent match in your private keachain accesss ahatit means??? — user2248322, Apr 15 '13 at 12:39

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:39

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A quick fix: on your Xcode project, look for a folder called "Products", and find your .app file there. You will need to create a folder called "Payload", and put the .app file inside that folder. Once you do this, you can compress the folder, and change the name to yourapp.ipa file. This will be a valid .ipa file signed with the provisioning credentials you used to compile the file.

Keep in mind that the proper way to set up this is to setup a schema for archive, in which you sign the app with the "release" settings, and with a valid ad-hoc distribution profile. But for now, you can use the initial quick fix so you can send your friend the app.

answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:39

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i didint understand what u r trying to say – user2248322 Apr 15 '13 at 12:41
is is showing an error The identity 'iPhone Distribution' doesn't match any valid, non-expired certificate/private key pair in your keychains – user2248322 Apr 15 '13 at 12:42
is it neccessary to add device for generationg .ipa file? – user2248322 Apr 15 '13 at 12:46
Are you add .p12 file in to keychain Access? – Nimit Parekh Apr 15 '13 at 12:52
drag that file into keychain access so please add certificates and .p12 into keychain access properly. – Nimit Parekh Apr 15 '13 at 12:57
which files? certificates?? – user2248322 Apr 15 '13 at 13:02

.ipa file using xcode 4.6.1

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