Summary: Learn why you might receive an email from Apple about a Distribution Certificate expiring and why this routine technical renewal requires no action on your part.
Before You Begin
No Action Required: If you receive an email stating your "Distribution Certificate Expires in 30 Days," you do not need to take any action.
Tithely Manages This: Tithely automatically handles the renewal of these technical certificates behind the scenes as part of our regular app maintenance.
What is a Distribution Certificate?
A Distribution Certificate is a technical credential that Tithely uses to securely sign and push updates to your app.
Periodic Expiration: These certificates are issued by Apple with a set expiration date and are expected to expire periodically.
Routine Renewal: Renewing them is a standard part of app development—similar to renewing a background software license. Tithely regenerates and applies the new certificate automatically the next time we push an update to your app.
What to Do When You Receive the Email
Ignore the Warning: Despite the urgent-sounding subject line, you can safely disregard this specific certificate expiration email.
Verify Your App is Unaffected: The expiration of a distribution certificate has no effect on your current, live app. Your existing app will remain fully functional and available for download in the App Store ``.
Contact Support if Unsure: If you are ever unsure whether a different email from Apple requires your actual attention (such as an alert about your overall Apple Developer Program membership expiring), please reach out to our team, and we will be glad to double-check for you.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Will my app be removed from the App Store if this certificate expires? No. As long as your overall Apple Developer Program membership is valid and active, the expiration of a Distribution Certificate will not cause your existing app to be removed or stop working ``.
Do I need to forward this certificate email to Tithely? No. Tithely manages the certificates and will automatically handle the renewal process when the next app update is required.