Part 1: Download & Setup Esign
1 Download Esign App
Open Safari on your iOS device and visit the official Esign website or download link. Esign is a sideloading tool that allows you to install IPA files on your iPhone or iPad.
2 Install the Profile
After downloading, you'll need to install the configuration profile:
- Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management
- Find the Esign profile
- Tap "Install" and enter your passcode if prompted
- Confirm the installation
3 Trust the Developer
Before you can use Esign, you need to trust the developer certificate:
- Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management
- Under "Enterprise App", tap on the developer name
- Tap "Trust [Developer Name]"
- Confirm by tapping "Trust" again
4 Open Esign
Launch the Esign app from your home screen. You may need to grant permissions for notifications and file access when prompted.
Esign certificates typically expire after 7 days. You'll need to re-sign your apps periodically or use a paid developer certificate for longer validity.
Part 2: Install IPA Files with Esign
1 Download Your IPA File
Download the IPA file you want to install. You can download it directly in Safari or from cloud storage services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
2 Import IPA to Esign
There are several ways to import your IPA file:
- Method 1: Tap the "+" button in Esign and browse to your IPA file
- Method 2: Use the "Share" option from Files app and select "Open in Esign"
- Method 3: Import from URL by pasting the direct download link
3 Sign the IPA
Once the IPA is imported into Esign:
- Tap on the IPA file in your library
- Select "Sign" or "Install"
- Choose your signing certificate (if you have multiple)
- Wait for the signing process to complete (this may take a few minutes)
4 Install the Signed App
After signing is complete:
- Tap "Install" to begin the installation
- The app icon will appear on your home screen
- Wait for the installation to finish
5 Trust the App
Before launching the app for the first time:
- Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management
- Find the app's developer certificate
- Tap "Trust [Developer Name]"
- Confirm by tapping "Trust" again
6 Launch Your App
You can now open and use your installed app! Find it on your home screen and tap to launch.
- If the app crashes on launch, try re-signing and reinstalling
- Make sure your iOS version is compatible with the app
- If installation fails, check that you have enough storage space
- Some apps may require specific entitlements or permissions