How to Fix: I get conflicting provisioning settings error when I try to archive to submit an iOS app
Resolve conflicting provisioning settings for iOS app submission.
📋 Table of Contents
The 'conflicting provisioning settings' error when trying to archive an iOS app can be frustrating, but it's usually easy to resolve. This issue typically arises when there are multiple code signing identities set up in the project or in the Xcode preferences.
🛑 Root Causes of the Error
- Using a code signing identity that matches the product type (Application) and SDK (iOS 10.1)
- Having multiple code signing identities set up in the project or Xcode preferences
- Failing to update the code signing identity in the build settings editor
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Method 1: Updating Code Signing Identity in Build Settings Editor
- Step 1: Open your project in Xcode and select the target.
- Step 2: Go to the Product menu and select 'Edit Scheme' or select the target in the left sidebar and click on the 'Edit' button.
- Step 3: In the scheme editor, go to the 'Signing' tab and update the code signing identity to 'iPhone Developer'.
Method 2: Switching to Manual Signing
- Step 1: Open your project in Xcode and select the target.
- Step 2: Go to the Product menu and select 'Edit Scheme' or select the target in the left sidebar and click on the 'Edit' button.
- Step 3: In the scheme editor, go to the 'Signing' tab and toggle off the 'Automatically manage signing' option.
🎯 Final Words
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'conflicting provisioning settings' error and successfully archive your iOS app.
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