Error when trying to obtain a certificate: The specified item could not be found in the keychain

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Sergey picture Sergey · May 30, 2013 · Viewed 67.4k times · Source

I was having a problem with codesigning my apps, so I deleted all the keys from the keychain. Then I went to Certificate Assistant => Request a certificate from a Certificate Authority (to create CSR for a new certificate).

So enter my email address and here's what I get:

The specified item could not be found in the keychain.

What am I doing wrong?

P.S. When I'm trying to Create a Certificate Authority, I get the same error.

Answer

Francesco picture Francesco · Oct 3, 2013

I solved it. Ensure you are in the "Certificates" section and you select "Apple Worldwide Developer Relations Certification Authority" before requesting a certificate.

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