What is an Apple Developer certificate?

An Apple Developer certificate is a cryptographic credential used with a provisioning profile to sign compatible iOS apps for registered iPhone or iPad devices. It is commonly used for development, testing, internal demos, and permitted personal installs.

Will this certificate let me install compatible IPA on my iPhone?

Yes. Once your device UDID is registered under the certificate, you can sign and install compatible IPA files that you own, develop, test, or have permission to install.

How long does delivery take?

Certificates are generated and emailed automatically the moment your payment confirms — typically within a few seconds to a few minutes.

How long is the certificate valid?

Each certificate is valid for 360 days from the date of issue. After expiry, your installed apps will stop launching until you install a new certificate.

What if my certificate is revoked early?

We offer a 30-day warranty. If Apple revokes your certificate within the first 30 days, contact us and we'll issue a replacement at no charge.

What is sideloading and is it legal?

IPA signing means using a developer certificate and provisioning profile to install compatible apps on registered devices. It is commonly used by developers, testers, and users installing apps they own or have permission to use.

Do I need a Mac or a developer account?

CertDrop prepares the certificate files for you. You only need your device UDID from CertDrop Get UDID and an email address. You do not need to manage the Apple Developer portal yourself.

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept Stripe card checkout, Apple Pay where available, and 100+ cryptocurrencies through NOWPayments. Certificate generation starts after payment confirmation.

Can I sign IPA files for free?

Yes — CertDrop offers an online IPA signer for compatible IPA files you own, develop, or have permission to install. Upload your IPA, certificate (.p12), provisioning profile (.mobileprovision), and password to create an install link.

Buy Apple Developer Certificate for iPhone

Get a device-matched 360-day iOS signing certificate for Feather, ESign, and compatible IPA signing. Your .p12, mobileprovision, password, and private install page are prepared automatically after payment. $8.

Get my certificate — $8 Card / Apple Pay recommended

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Private IPA library included

Choose an available app from your private install page. CertDrop signs it for your registered device and provides a ready-to-install link.

360-day certificate — no 7-day refreshes

Instant automated delivery to your email

Signed Feather & ESign options on your install page

30-day warranty from purchase date

No Mac or Xcode required

.p12 + mobileprovision + password included

2 min typical checkout

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30 days warranty included

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Recent paid-order fulfillment data.

Get or enter your UDIDMost customers use the secure automatic helper.

Already have your UDID? Enter it manually

Get your UDID securely before checkout Get my UDID with iPhone Scan a secure QR code · about 30 seconds

This certificate is tied to the UDID entered above. It will not transfer to a replacement iPhone or iPad with a different UDID.

Choose the delivery addressYour certificate files and private install link are sent here.

Email address

Used only for certificate delivery, your private install link, and receipt — no newsletters or marketing.

CertDrop currently cannot deliver certificate files to @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com addresses. Use Gmail, Outlook, Proton Mail, or another non-iCloud address before payment.

Your UDID is used to register the selected device. CertDrop does not receive your card or crypto-wallet credentials; payment is handled by Stripe or NOWPayments.

Pay securelyCard / Apple Pay is recommended. Crypto remains available as an alternative.

Enter Steps 1 and 2 to continue. Card / Apple Pay is the recommended checkout.

Total $8 total USD

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Apple Developer Certificate — 360 days Instant delivery — emailed within seconds after payment

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Recommended: Card / Apple Pay Secure checkout is handled by Stripe. Apple Pay appears when supported on your device.

Choose payment method

Card / Apple Pay: the simplest checkout for most customers.

Crypto: available if you prefer to pay with a supported coin and network.

Certificate is issued automatically after payment confirmation.

Digital delivery: certificate files are delivered by email. Refund and warranty policy.

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Need help before or after ordering? Policies, setup guidance, support, and free tools remain available here.

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Telegram Support Group Join the official CertDrop group for setup help, updates, and quick questions. IPA Compatibility Check Upload an IPA and see whether it looks ready for iPhone signing. Install Tutorial Set up Feather or ESign with the bundled CertDrop certificate setup. Feather Certificate Guide P12 certificate, mobileprovision profile, and Feather setup for iPhone signing. ESign Certificate Guide P12 certificate, mobileprovision profile, and ESign setup for iPhone signing. Certificate Health Check Check profile expiry, UDID match, and optional .p12/password status. Get Your UDID Find the exact device ID needed for a device-matched certificate. Free IPA Signer Already have files? Sign an IPA in the browser with your own setup.

Difficult-device signing support If your device has a blacklist-related signing issue or unusual install history, mention it during checkout so CertDrop can prepare the compatible setup where available.

What happens after checkout

Certificate files prepared for your device, then sent to your email.

CertDrop prepares the certificate-related files for the device UDID you submit at checkout. You receive the certificate file, provisioning profile, password, and install/download page in one delivery email.

The service is intended for compatible apps you own, develop, test, or have permission to install.

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Included

Certificate validity360 days

Warranty support30 days

Delivery methodEmail + install page

Payment methodsCard or crypto

Enter your UDID

Your device UDID is used to prepare the profile for the correct iPhone or iPad. If you need it, use the CertDrop UDID helper first.

Find your UDID

Complete checkout

Pay by card or supported crypto. Certificate generation starts after payment confirms and the order details pass basic checks.

Open your delivery

Use the delivery email or private install page to download your files, copy the password, and follow the setup steps.

Before ordering

Make sure these are correct

Your email address is reachable.
Your UDID belongs to the device you want to use.
Your intended app use follows the acceptable use policy.
You can access your email from the device or transfer the files to it.

Support

If something does not install

Send the exact error message or screenshot through support. Most problems come from incorrect UDID, missing profile import, wrong password entry, or third-party app compatibility.

Contact support

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Clear policies before payment

Review how delivery, refunds, permitted use, and privacy work before ordering. These pages are linked here and in the site footer.

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Common questions

Quick answers before you pay.

What do I receive?

You receive a certificate file, provisioning profile, password, and install/download page for the submitted device.

Can I use it on another device?

No. The profile is prepared around the submitted UDID. A different device needs its own order details.

What if delivery fails?

Contact support. If CertDrop cannot deliver a working certificate-related file and cannot resolve it, the refund policy explains the next step.

What apps can I use?

Use it only with compatible apps you own, develop, test, or have permission to install.