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Recover expired certificate to update an app while keeping the Package Family Name (PFN)
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Hello, I want to publish an update of my App, but the certificate has expired, and when I create a new one the Package Family Name (PFN) no longer matches, what can I do to publish it with the same PFN? I have the file MyApp.UWP_TemporaryKey.pfx but it's expired and it won't let me upload or update it. Thanks!
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Anonymous2023-04-10T08:17:23.3333333+00:00 Please check if the status of your developer account is active first. Generally, you could re-associate your app with the store to update the certificate information and you don't need to use another certificate which might cause mismatch.
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2023-04-10T10:06:31.58+00:00 Thank you for replying. How can I check the status of my developer account? I am using Windows 11, and I have developer mode enabled. However, in Visual Studio, when I click on Publish->Acquire Developer License... I get this message:
Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2022 (64 bits) - Current Versión 17.5.3 I have associated the application with the store, and I have checked that in the manifest editor the PFN is displayed correctly. I then created a test installation package and installed it on my machine, and the PFN is different.
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Anonymous
2023-04-10T10:20:07.13+00:00 How can I check the status of my developer account?
First, you need to sign in to partner center, then go to Account settings -legal info. You could see the Account status. If the status is active, then please try to associate your app with the store in VS to get the certificate again.
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2023-04-10T12:55:23.8666667+00:00 It is active. I have associated it with the store, but it is still using the new certificate which produces a different Package Family Name (PFN), and I can't switch to the old certificate because when I select it it tells me it is expired.
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Anonymous
2023-04-11T02:11:54.0866667+00:00 Are you using a different developer account when you associate your app with the store?
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