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I just lost my private key with OS reinstallation so will have to create new Certificate Signing Requests.. I wanted to know if revoking my Distribution Certificate will have any effect on my existing applications on App Store especially when one of my applications is waiting for approval ( In Review ) build from old distribution certificate.
Should i wait for the app to be accepted by the Apple or revoking the distribution certificate won't have any affect on the application?
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Once you revoke your iOS Distribution certificate, you will no longer be able to submit new apps or updates to the App Store. If your iOS Developer account is valid, your existing apps on the App Store are not affected.
Revoking Certificates. You revoke certificates when you no longer need them or when you want to re-create them because of another code signing issue (refer to Certificate Issues for the types of problems that can occur). You also revoke certificates if you suspect that they have been compromised.
A distribution certificate is valid for one year from date of issue. After it expires, you won't be able sign and install apps on your devices although this will not affect any existing apps in the App Store. To continue distribution, navigate to the Devices organizer in Xcode.
I know this is an ancient question, but since it hasn't been answered... According to Apple support, you can revoke the certificate immediately after submitting an app for review and the app won't be affected. Apps already on the app store will not be affected either.
Related SO threads to support the above:
If I revoke an existing distribution certificate, will it mess up anything with existing apps?
iOS Provisioning and Certifcates - Will Revoke/Renew effect App Store Apps?
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