taking backup of code signing identities for a new mac

Question

I need to take backup of the code signing identities to shift to a new mac, I have found two ways to do so.

1. As per the apple develper docs, I can take a backup of code signing identities by going to preferences - > accounts -> settings -> export developer accounts (https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppDistributionGuide/MaintainingCertificates/MaintainingCertificates.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40012582-CH31-SW16)
2. By going to keychain access and exporting the private keys.

There is inconsistency between the ios distribution certificate info in keychain access and in xcode. When I view details of my team in xcode, the iOS developer signing identity is fine, but the distribution signing identity shows me reset button. I see this distribution certificate in keychain access and it says it is valid (with a green tick).

I have already released an app using this distribuition certificate, and I wouldn't want any problems while releasing updates to it. Will resetting before taking the backup hinder the updates by invalidating the private key?

Thanks, Sumeet

Answer 1

In Preferences... > Accounts tab, there is settings icon in the left column. When you click icon you'll find Export Developer Accounts. Store the profile somewhere on Cloud, or other PC.

On another mac, You can import this.