Invalid CSR, Invalid Certificate error for generating Apple Distribution Certificate

Question

I have been generating Distribution certificates on Apple developer portal from the last 4 years but this time I am facing an error while uploading .certSigningRequest file.

I have created it like the way I always created i.e. Keychain Access -> Request a certificate from a Certificate authority -> User Email address (Development App ID) -> Save to Disk -> Done

I have also updated my Apple Worldwide Developer Relations Certificate Authority certificate but found no luck.

That would be great if I get any other solution.

Update

I solved it by not leaving Common Name field while creating .certSigningRequest which was not the case before.

you can also post the update as an answer and accept it as corrected. — Kinaan Khan Sherwani, Apr 27 '16 at 22:07
It's working now, previously it's don't have that restriction — Jyoshna, May 04 '17 at 08:15
I have similar problem when trying to create signing certificate by Xcode for non-paid developer account, and there is no way to overcome this — Sebastian, Aug 18 '21 at 10:05

score 39 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 28 '16 at 04:27

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I solved it by not leaving Common Name field while creating .certSigningRequest which was not the case before.

answered Apr 28 '16 at 04:27

ihammys

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worked for me as well after trying after 3rd time first time it did not work. – Sanoj Kashyap Oct 09 '19 at 06:09

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 13 '23 at 13:12

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common name equals to the domain name of the server. Did you typed it in with "." notation format?

answered Apr 13 '23 at 13:12

Richard

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Invalid CSR, Invalid Certificate error for generating Apple Distribution Certificate

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