[UWP][C#] Is there a way to switch Package.appxmanifest automatically for sideloading

Question

We need to create two types of packages:

1. For sideloading using our own code signing certificate, hence the corresponding publisher.
2. For Microsoft Store using the required auto-generated certificate and publisher name (a GUID). 

It is tedious to modify Package.appxmanifest every time when a new version is published.  We update the app frequently. 

Is there a way to switch Package.appxmanifest, or even better, switch the certificate and publisher name automatically for sideloading package creation? 

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Hong

Answer 1

Hi ,

Since the problem is more related to publishing apps, I'll help you to move this thread to the Publishing Windows Store App Forum. You could get more professional support about publishing apps.

Thank you for your patience.

Best regards,

Roy

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Answer 2

Hi Hong,

>Is there a way to switch Package.appxmanifest, or even better, switch the certificate and publisher name automatically for sideloading package creation? 

Identity which include the publisher and certificate info defines a globally unique identifier for a package and every app package must include one package manifest.So there seems no way to switch the certificate and publisher name automatically for package.

Best regards

Daisy  Tian

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Answer 3

Thank you for the clarification, Daisy.

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Hong