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Complete Signing Identity Management

Ensure the security and integrity of your applications with Appcircle’s centralized management of signing identities for both iOS and Android platforms.

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  • Centralized Management of iOS Certificates and Android Keystores

    Access all your identities from a single hub, simplifying the management process across multiple projects. Appcircle's platform eliminates the need for third-party tools for certificate generation, streamlining the workflow and reducing potential privacy concerns.

  • Apple Identifiers and Capabilities Management

    With Appcircle, you can manage Apple identifiers and capabilities without accessing your Apple Developer account. Easily create or modify bundle IDs and their associated capabilities directly within the platform, ensuring that your applications are set up correctly from the start.

  • Provisioning Profile Generation and Management

    Appcircle provides the capability to generate new provisioning profiles using existing bundle identifiers or by creating new ones. This includes the ability to register new devices during the provisioning profile creation process. Additionally, you can renew provisioning profiles directly through Appcircle, maintaining continuous coverage without interruption.

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  • Signing History and Active Certificate Usage Tracking

    Maintain a detailed history of all signing activities , providing visibility into which team members are signing specific applications. Appcircle also tracks active certificate usage, preventing the accidental removal of certificates in use within build pipelines. This safeguard protects the integrity of your pipelines and ensures that all signing activities are transparent and accounted for.

  • Eliminate App Store Connect Dependency

    Appcircle simplifies the process by handling the generation and management of iOS certificates and provisioning profiles within the platform, removing the need for direct interaction with App Store Connect. This streamlined process helps reduce errors and accelerates your development workflow.

  • Certificate Expiration Notifications

    Stay ahead of certificate expirations with proactive notifications from Appcircle. This feature helps you avoid last-minute issues by keeping you informed about certificates that are nearing their expiration date, ensuring continuous and smooth operations in your automated build processes.

All the Features You Need for Comprehensive Signing Identity Management

Unified Identity Management for iOS and Android: Centrally manage all your signing identities, including iOS certificates and Android keystores, to streamline workflows across multiple projects and reduce dependency on external tools.

Advanced Apple Identifiers and Capabilities Configuration: Directly create and modify bundle IDs, and manage associated capabilities within Appcircle. This feature allows you to set up and adjust app identifiers without accessing the Apple Developer account.

Efficient Provisioning Profile Management: Generate, renew, and manage provisioning profiles for iOS apps. Register new devices and manage existing ones, all within Appcircle, to ensure smooth deployment processes.

Comprehensive Signing History Tracking: Keep a detailed record of all signing activities, including who signed what and when. This feature enhances transparency and accountability within your team, supporting compliance and audit requirements.

Active Certificate and Key Usage Monitoring: Protect your projects by tracking which certificates and keys are currently in use. Appcircle prevents the removal of active certificates, ensuring the integrity of your build pipelines.

Independence from App Store Connect for Certificate Management: Automate the generation and management of iOS certificates and provisioning profiles within Appcircle, removing the need for direct interaction with App Store Connect and simplifying the process.

Proactive Expiration Alerts for Certificates: Receive timely notifications about certificates nearing expiration. This proactive feature helps prevent last-minute surprises and ensures uninterrupted automated build processes.

FAQ

What is comprehensive signing identity management?

Comprehensive signing identity management refers to the centralized handling of all signing identities, including certificates and provisioning profiles for both iOS and Android platforms. Appcircle provides tools to manage these identities efficiently, ensuring security and compliance.

How does Appcircle help in managing signing identities?

Appcircle centralizes the management of iOS certificates and Android keystores, providing features like Apple identifiers and capabilities management, provisioning profile generation, and certificate renewal. This streamlines the workflow and ensures that all signing activities are secure and compliant.

Can I create and manage bundle IDs and capabilities without accessing the Apple Developer account?

Yes, with Appcircle, you can create or modify bundle IDs and manage associated capabilities directly within the platform. This eliminates the need to access the Apple Developer account, simplifying the process.

How does Appcircle handle provisioning profiles?

Appcircle allows you to generate new provisioning profiles using existing or newly created bundle identifiers. You can also register new devices during the profile creation process and renew profiles directly through the platform.

What is the importance of active certificate usage tracking?

Active certificate usage tracking prevents the accidental removal of certificates that are currently in use within build pipelines. This feature safeguards the integrity of your projects and ensures that all signing activities are properly accounted for.

How does Appcircle eliminate the dependency on App Store Connect?

Appcircle handles the generation and management of iOS certificates and provisioning profiles within the platform, removing the need for direct interaction with App Store Connect. This streamlines the process and reduces potential errors.

How can I stay informed about certificate expirations?

Appcircle provides proactive notifications about certificates nearing expiration. This feature helps you avoid last-minute issues by keeping you informed and allowing timely renewals.

What are the benefits of maintaining a signing history?

Maintaining a signing history provides transparency and accountability, allowing you to track which team members are signing specific applications. This is crucial for compliance and audit purposes.

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