Hi everyone,
After I recently changed my Apple ID (iCloud) password, my Developer ID certificate stopped working for signing macOS apps.
Symptoms:
- Signing fails with the Developer ID certificate that was previously working fine.
- I tried re-downloading the certificate from my Apple Developer account and importing it into the Keychain, but the issue persists.
- It seems that the Developer ID identity is no longer trusted or properly linked to my system since the password change.
Attempts:
- Re-downloaded and installed the certificate from the developer portal.
- Verified that the private key is present and linked.
- Checked keychain access and code-signing identity — everything appears normal, but the signed apps are rejected or the signing process fails.
Blocking issue:
I am unable to delete or revoke the Developer ID certificate on my account (Apple Support says it's not possible).
Also, I can't create a new one due to the certificate limit.
Questions:
- Is it expected for a Developer ID certificate to become invalid after changing the Apple ID password?
- Is there a recommended way to refresh or restore the certificate trust on macOS?
- How can I invalidate the current certificate and generate a new one if I'm stuck?
Any insights or official guidance would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
