iOS Question If Apple Developer Account is not renewed

[Markos]

Hi All

If I dont renew my Apple developer account will my already built apps stop working? Or just the ability to recompile and rebuild would cease until renewed?

Secondly after I renew would I have to recreate my certs and provisioning files as they only last 1yr or can they be refreshed to last another year without having to recreate?

Thanks

Mark

 

[tufanv]

I am not 100% sure but people can continue to use your app if they have already installed but the features like inapp purchases etc. will not work. Also new users wont be able to list your app in appstore.

For your new apps you will have to recreate certs and provisions because as you said they last 1 year.

Hi All

If I dont renew my Apple developer account will my already built apps stop working? Or just the ability to recompile and rebuild would cease until renewed?

Secondly after I renew would I have to recreate my certs and provisioning files as they only last 1yr or can they be refreshed to last another year without having to recreate?

Thanks

Mark

 

[Erel]

Applications will be removed from the store: https://developer.apple.com/support/itunes-connect/

You need to create new certificate every year. Once you do it once or twice it doesn't take more than 5 minutes to create new certificates.

 

[Markos]

Tha

Applications will be removed from the store: https://developer.apple.com/support/itunes-connect/

You need to create new certificate every year. Once you do it once or twice it doesn't take more than 5 minutes to create new certificates.

Thank you both for the responses. So in summary.
1. Apps continue to work except for inapp purchase features
2. Apps removed from iStore
3. New Certs and Prov files must be regenerated on or before expiring using new private keys generated (optional to be safe) and new app builds created using new certs/prov files

 

[tufanv]

Yes. These two sections from the link Erel Gave also gives information:

What happens if I do not renew my membership?
If your Apple Developer Program membership expires, you will still have access to iTunes Connect. However, your apps will no longer be available for download on the App Store and you will not be able to submit new apps or updates.

How do I get my apps back on the App Store if my membership has expired?
Once you renew your membership, your free apps will automatically become available for download on theApp Store within 24 hours. Your paid apps will become available for purchase on the App Store within 24 hours of the time you renew your membership and request your contracts in theAgreements, Tax, and Banking section of iTunes Connect. You do not need to resubmit your apps.

Tha


Thank you both for the responses. So in summary.
1. Apps continue to work except for inapp purchase features
2. Apps removed from iStore
3. New Certs and Prov files must be regenerated on or before expiring using new private keys generated (optional to be safe) and new app builds created using new certs/prov files