28 February 2025 Leave a comment Xcode
Encountering a “conflicting provisioning settings” error when attempting to archive an iOS app for submission can be a frustrating experience. This issue often arises due to misaligned code signing identities or provisioning profiles within Xcode. In this guide, we’ll explore a practical solution to help you resolve these conflicts effectively.
Understanding the Error
When you attempt to archive your iOS app, you might encounter an error message similar to the following:
“AppName has conflicting provisioning settings. AppName is automatically signed for development, but a conflicting code signing identity iPhone Distribution has been manually specified.”
This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the automatic signing settings and the manually specified code signing identity in your project’s build settings.
Step-by-Step Solution
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
1. Reconfigure Automatic Signing
- Open your project in Xcode.
- Navigate to your project’s target settings.
- In the “Signing & Capabilities” tab, locate the “Automatically manage signing” checkbox.
- Uncheck and then recheck the “Automatically manage signing” option.
- Re-select your development team from the dropdown menu.
By toggling the automatic signing settings, Xcode can often resolve any underlying issues that are causing the conflict.
2. Verify Code Signing Identities
- Go to the “Build Settings” tab of your target configuration.
- Search for “Code Signing Identity” in the search bar.
- Ensure that all instances are set to “iOS Developer” rather than “iPhone Distribution”.
Setting the code signing identity to “iOS Developer” ensures consistency across different build configurations.
3. Clearing Provisioning Profile Settings
- In the “Build Settings” tab, search for “PROVISIONING_PROFILE”.
- Clear any manually specified provisioning profiles.
By removing specific provisioning profiles, you allow Xcode to handle the assignment automatically, reducing potential conflicts.
Additional Considerations
If you are using third-party frameworks like Ionic or Cordova, ensure that their configurations do not override the settings you’ve applied in Xcode. Check for configuration files such as build-release.xcconfig and adjust the code signing identities as needed.
Leveraging Repeato for Automated Testing
While resolving provisioning settings is crucial for app deployment, ensuring your app functions as intended is equally important. This is where Repeato, a no-code test automation tool, can be immensely beneficial. Repeato allows you to create, run, and maintain automated tests for iOS, Android, and web apps without the need for extensive coding knowledge. Its AI-driven approach ensures accuracy and efficiency, making it a valuable asset for developers seeking to streamline their testing processes.
For more detailed information on automated testing with Repeato, visit our documentation page.
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