Installing .ipa file on unregistered iPhones

Question

I am having a confusion, If we have the .ipa file of xcode project, to be installed on any iPhones which are not registered on my Member Center, then can I install it on that iPhone or not? I have Developer Program enrolled ($99/year).

Also one more question, if we have the Enterprise program enrolled, and we create the .ipa file and install it on iPhone, does that iPhone need to be registered on Enterprise program?

Any help appreciated!

Answer 1

An ipa signed with a developer certificate or Ad-Hoc distribution cert may only be installed on the specific devices listed on that certificate. Ones which you have added on the portal prior to generating the cert.

An ipa signed with an Enterprise cert may be installed on any iDevice. The device does not have to be registered on the portal. You do have a legal obligation to adhere to the rules of the enterprise program however.