IPAEnterprise (in-house) distribution explained
The Apple Developer Enterprise Program lets qualifying organizations sign apps that install on any device — no UDID registration, no App Store. It exists for internal tools: warehouse scanners, field-service apps, employee portals.
How it works
- The organization joins the Enterprise Program and gets a distribution certificate;
- Apps are signed with it and distributed via MDM or an OTA link (like the ones IPALinked generates);
- Users install, then trust the developer under Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.
Enterprise vs ad-hoc
| Enterprise | Ad-hoc | |
|---|---|---|
| UDID registration | Not needed | Required per device |
| Device limit | None | 100 per type/year |
| Eligibility | Strict vetting | Any developer account |
| Intended use | Employees only | Testing |
Misusing enterprise certificates for public distribution gets them revoked — Apple enforces this hard. For normal beta testing, ad-hoc or TestFlight is the right tool.
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