How to convert a .cer to a .p12 file

Question

I have two .cer files (developer and distribution) both are loaded into Keystore Access on Mac OS X. However I'm unable to export as a .p12 file.

I tried OpenSSL, but still no luck:

openssl pkcs12 -export -in followMe_ios_development.cer -out followMe_ios_development.p12 -clcerts -nokeys

How can I export this .cer file as a .p12 so I can compile this app for iOS?

Answer 1

try this: given you have files as follow:

aps.cer, downloaded from Apple.

app.key, your own private key generated by openssl.

1st, convert the .cer file into .pem format:

openssl x509 -in aps.cer -inform DER -out aps.pem -outform PEM

2nd, use the .pem file and your private .key to generate .p12 file:

openssl pkcs12 -export -out aps.p12 -inkey app.key -in aps.pem

this should prompt to ask a password for this .p12 file.

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