Resources rules file 'Platforms/iOS/Entitlements.plist' not found.

Hello,

"Resources rules file 'Platforms/iOS/Entitlements.plist' not found"

This error occurs when your iOS build process can't locate the Entitlements.plist file during compilation or archiving.

I recommend following these steps to resolve the issue:

1. Check Your File Location

First, make sure your Entitlements.plist file is in the right place:

YourProjectFolder/Platforms/iOS/Entitlements.plist

If it's somewhere else, you'll need to move it to this location.

2. Configure the Build Action

In Visual Studio 2022:

• Find Entitlements.plist in your Solution Explorer
• Right-click and select Properties
• Change the Build Action to BundleResource

This tells the build system to include the file in your app bundle.

3. Update Your Project File

Open your .csproj file and add this configuration:

<PropertyGroup>
	<CodesignEntitlements>Platforms/iOS/Entitlements.plist</CodesignEntitlements>
</PropertyGroup>

Note: Use forward slashes (/) in the path - MSBuild handles these correctly on all platforms.

4. Refresh Your Build

Once you've made these changes:

• Clean your solution (delete bin and obj folders)
• Rebuild the project
• Try archiving again

5. Verify Mac Connection (If Using Remote Build)

If you're building remotely on a Mac:

• Check that the file synced properly to your Mac build host
• Look at the build logs to confirm the file transfer

I hope this helps you resolve the issue.

For reference, you could also check the following resources:

• iOS entitlements - MAUI
• Entitlements - Apple