Should I use one iOS distribution certificate to sign different apps?

Question

I just learned that you can only create a maximum of 3 iOS distribution certificates in the Apple Dev Center. I'm pretty new to iOS development, what is the common way to use the certificates? Should I create one distribution certificate to sign all my different iOS apps with it?

Answer 1

Yes, it's standard practice to just use one certificate to sign all distribution binaries.

I previously worked at 2 very large, prominent software companies and they both did it this way. Each had their own custom protocols/systems in place for limiting who could create binaries using the certificate.