How to Create & Export a .p12 Certificate for iOS App Deployment 📱

A .p12 file (also called a PKCS#12 file) is a password-protected certificate bundle that contains both the public certificate (downloaded from Apple or a Certificate Authority) and the private key (generated when you created the CSR).

The .p12 format securely packages these two components into one portable, encrypted file, allowing it to be safely installed on servers or shared with developers who need to authenticate, sign apps, or enable secure services such as Push Notifications or VoIP.