how to create .ipa from xcode using certificate?

Question

Right now I am working on a phonegap-ios application , now I have completed the app, client gave me certificate .cer , .cerficatesigningrequest ,.p12 every cerficate that required in building .ipa file process.
I have now both distribution and development included .cer,.p12 certificate ...

So can I create a .ipa file from XCode using client certificate?
If YES the how ?
I have searched on google and SO but have not found any relevant answers.

or do I have to create certificate again from my PC using client account?

Using build.phonegap.com & client certificate ,I can create .ipa but i used plugin and some plugin do not work in that .ipa file.

Answer 1

hi refer this link of test fight this may help you it with screen shot refer this link http://help.testflightapp.com/customer/portal/articles/494413-how-to-create-an-ipa-xcode-4-3-

before start this install profile in keychain by double click on it and same way you need to install .p12 in keychain.than start from 3 step from link hope this may help you.