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# Reference certificate and profile in codemagic.yaml

To fetch all uploaded signing files matching a specific distribution type and bundle identifier during the build, define the `distribution_type` and `bundle_identifier` fields in your `codemagic.yaml` configuration. Note that it is necessary to configure **both** of the fields.


```yaml

workflows:
  ios-workflow:
    name: iOS Workflow 
    # ....
    environment:
      ios_signing:
        distribution_type: app_store # or: ad_hoc | development | enterprise
        bundle_identifier: com.example.id

```


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> **Note:** If you are publishing to the **App Store** or you are using **TestFlight**  to distribute your app to test users, set the `distribution_type` to `app_store`. 
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> When using a **third party app distribution service** such as Firebase App Distribution, set the `distribution_type` to `ad_hoc`
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When defining the bundle identifier `com.example.id`, Codemagic will fetch any uploaded certificates and profiles matching the extensions as well (e.g. `com.example.id.NotificationService`).

##### Using provisioning profiles

To apply the profiles to your project during the build, add the following script before your build scripts:


```yaml

  scripts:
    # ... your dependencies installation
    
    - name: Set up code signing settings on Xcode project
      script: xcode-project use-profiles
    
    # ... your build commands

```


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> See additional configuration options for setting up code signing settings to use given provisioning profiles [here](https://github.com/codemagic-ci-cd/cli-tools/blob/master/docs/xcode-project/use-profiles.md)
> 


To distribute signed iOS applications solely to internal testers without the need for Apple's beta review (TestFlight Internal Testing Only):


```yaml
  
  scripts:  
    # ... your dependencies installation  
    - name: Set up code signing settings on Xcode project  
      script: xcode-project use-profiles   
                --custom-export-options='{"testFlightInternalTestingOnly": true}'  
    # ... your build commands  

```
  

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> **Note:** Builds marked as TestFlight Internal Only will display "internal" next to the build number and can exclusively be added to internal tester groups. They cannot be submitted for external testing or distributed to customers. 
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