Provisioning and signing determine distribution identity. Protection must align with that identity and permitted capabilities.
Evaluation approach
Separate development, test and store profiles. Inspect final IPA signatures and entitlements.
Application example
Keychain sharing that works in testing may fail under different release access groups. Source configuration alone is insufficient.
Limits and considerations
A successful build does not prove the correct distribution profile was used.
Is successful installation enough?
Shared keys, domain links or notifications may still have incorrect scope. Combine profile inspection with real-device functional checks.
Checks and decisions
- Separate profiles
- Inspect final IPAs
- Test sharing authority
Sources
The primary references above provide the technical basis. Example workflows and evaluation suggestions are this publication’s explanations, not independent test results for a particular product.