Mobile Provisioning Profile
General Information
| Title | MOBILEPROVISION File Extension |
| Extension | .mobileprovision |
| Full Form | Mobile Provisioning Profile |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Provision iOS apps |
| Additional Functions | Embed certificates, Configure app services |
| Features | XML format, Encoded content |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| iOS Development | Yes |
| App Distribution | Yes |
| App Testing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Secure storage, Limited distribution |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | iOS SDK versions |
| Managed by | Apple Developer |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ipa, .plist |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Xcode |
Free | Mac |
 iPhone Configuration Utility |
Free | Windows, Mac |
| Provisioning Profile Inspector |
Free | Mac |