Can't get Xcode to see my distribution certification? Code sign error: The identify 'iPhone Distribution' doesn't match any identity in any profile?

Question

I can't seem to get Xcode to see my distribution certification? Code sign error: The identify 'iPhone Distribution' doesn't match any identity in any profile?

So:

• In IOS Provisioning Portal
  • have a distribution certificate that is NOT expired
  • have a Team Provisioning Profile (not really sure of how this is used)
• Have downloaded the distribution cert and double clicked on it and imported it to keychain
• Goto Xcode - created a distribution profile
• Under Product / BuildSettings / Distribution line item => If I click on "iPhone Distribution" there is no matches that occur....

If I can see the distribution certificate in KeyLink shouldn't this be the trigger for Xcode to be able to see this?

Am I missing something / how could I fix so I can press ahead with uploading app...

thanks

Answer 1

I ran into this problem. I have created a list of step by step instructions on how to fix it. Hope it helps.

iPhone app signing: A valid signing identity matching this profile could not be found in your keychain