28 February 2025 Leave a comment Xcode
Encountering a persistent keychain access prompt while trying to load apps on your iPhone from Xcode can be a frustrating experience. This issue often arises when “Codesign” requests access to a key in your keychain, repeatedly prompting for your login password. Below, we provide a guide to effectively resolve this issue.
Step-by-Step Solution
Follow these steps to address the problem:
- Enter Your Mac Login Password: When prompted, input your Mac login password and select “Always Allow” to prevent repeated prompts.
- Handle Stacked Dialogs: If the prompt persists, it is possible that multiple dialogs are stacked. Try dragging the dialog to reveal any additional prompts beneath it. Address each by entering your password and selecting “Always Allow.”
- Keychain Access Adjustment:
- Open the Keychain Access application on your Mac.
- Locate the relevant key, such as com.apple.gs.xcode.auth.com.apple.account.AppleIDAuthentication.token.
- Access the “Access Control” tab and ensure Xcode is added to the list of applications that are always allowed access.
- Save your changes and restart Xcode.
Additional Considerations
In some cases, the issue may persist due to incorrect certificate installation:
- Ensure the developer certificate is added to both the “System” and “Login” sections in Keychain Access.
- If certificates are misconfigured, consider deleting them from the keychain and allowing Xcode to recreate them automatically.
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