Can I remove a Distribution Profile for an app already on the App Store?

Question

Hello experts!

I'm currently stuck in the distribution-profile-jungle and I can't find my way out. I have launched an app to the App Store using my Distribution Profile, for various reasons I needed to wipe my keychain. When this was done I successfully updated the Development Profile by adding my newly created certificate. All is fine up until now.

The problem starts when I want to update the Distribution Profile to incorporate my new certificate. According to my experience this can not be done without removing it and creating a new one.

Question:

• If I do this what will happen to the app in the App Store? (Will users still be able to download it?)
• Can I still build the same app using the new Distribution Profile?

I am grateful for any knowledge/links which can clarify this issue.

Info: I'm using Snow Leopard 64-bit, XCode 3.2.2 and SDK 3.0.

Best regards //Abeansits

Answer 1

I can't find documentation anywhere, but I've created new distribution certificates for Apps that are in the store without encountering any problems.

I believe that the distribution certificate is only used to verify your identity when transmitting the binary.