# MDM - Developer Provisioning Profile Detected in IPA

## Problem

You get the error message **"Developer Provisioning Profile Detected in IPA"** while trying to upload an IPA file to distribute an app.

**Note**: This error is applicable only for iOS Enterprise Apps.

## Cause

This is shown when the IPA file is signed with a developer profile. Such apps can be installed only on developer feature enabled devices.

## Resolution

You can resolve this by contacting your application developer and suggesting signing the app with a Distribution profile. An app can be distributed to users only if it is signed with a valid Distribution Provisioning Profile (Ad Hoc or Enterprise). It is recommended to use an Ad Hoc distribution profile as it is almost identical to the App Store profile.

Refer [Creating Ad Hoc Distribution Profile](https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppDistributionGuide/TestingYouriOSApp/TestingYouriOSApp.html) to know more about creating an Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile.

**Applies to:** Developer Certificate Detected, App distribution, Distribution Provisioning Profile  

**Keywords:** Developer Provisioning Profile, Distribution Provisioning Profile, App Distribution, Mobile Device Management