What is an Ad Hoc certificate for iOS test app distribution?

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A for Alpha picture A for Alpha · Feb 10, 2011 · Viewed 14.8k times · Source

I'm developing a iPhone app and need to send it to my client. In turn, my client will distribute it to many other people for end-user testing.

What kind of Provisioning Profile, Certificate, or Code Signing will accomplish this task? I've heard something about Ad Hoc certificates; is an Ad Hoc certificate relevant for this task?

Answer

Di Wu picture Di Wu · Feb 10, 2011
  • Yes, ad hoc is exactly what you need for massive end user beta testings.
  • There is a very thorough and comprehensive tutorial about this, right from Apple. Log into your iOS dev center account ==>> iOS Provisioning Portal ==>> Distribution ==>> Prepare App

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