Apple Developer Setup

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Prerequisites

• Apple ID
• Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year)
• Completed App Identity configuration
• Bundle identifier finalized

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Enroll in Apple Developer Program

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Individual Account

1. Go to Apple Developer Program
2. Click Enroll
3. Sign in with your Apple ID
4. Complete enrollment form
5. Pay annual fee ($99 USD)
6. Wait for approval (usually 24-48 hours)

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Organization Account

1. Go to Apple Developer Program
2. Click Enroll
3. Sign in with your Apple ID
4. Select Company/Organization
5. Provide:
   • Legal entity name
   • D-U-N-S Number
   • Legal authority documentation
6. Pay annual fee ($99 USD)
7. Wait for verification (can take several days)

• Free from Dun & Bradstreet
• Required for organization accounts
• Processing takes 1-2 weeks

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Add Team Members

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Access App Store Connect

1. Go to App Store Connect
2. Sign in with your Apple ID (account holder)
3. Click Users and Access

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Invite Team Members

1. Click the + button
2. Enter team member details:
   • First name
   • Last name
   • Email address
3. Select role:
   • Admin - Full access to all apps and settings
   • App Manager - Manage apps, TestFlight, and App Analytics
   • Developer - Access to certificates, identifiers, and profiles
   • Marketing - Manage app metadata and pricing
   • Sales - Access to sales and financial reports
   • Customer Support - Access to customer reviews and ratings
4. Configure app access:
   • All Apps - Access to all current and future apps
   • Specific Apps - Select individual apps
5. Click Invite

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Team Member Accepts Invitation

1. Team member receives email invitation
2. Click Accept Invitation
3. Sign in with Apple ID
4. Accept terms and conditions
5. Access App Store Connect with assigned permissions

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Configure Team in Xcode

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For Team Members

1. Open Xcode
2. Go to Xcode → Preferences → Accounts
3. Click + to add Apple ID
4. Sign in with your Apple ID
5. Select your team from the dropdown

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For EAS Builds

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Create App in App Store Connect

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1. Register App

1. Go to App Store Connect
2. Click My Apps
3. Click the + button → New App
4. Fill in app information:
   • Platforms: iOS
   • Name: Your app name (can be different from bundle name)
   • Primary Language: English (or your primary language)
   • Bundle ID: Select your bundle identifier
   • SKU: Unique identifier (e.g., com.yourcompany.yourapp)
   • User Access: Full Access or Limited Access
5. Click Create

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2. Configure App Information

• Privacy Policy URL (required)
• Category (Primary and Secondary)
• Content Rights
• Age Rating

• Price tier (Free or paid)
• Availability (countries/regions)
• Pre-order settings

• Data collection practices
• Privacy policy
• Data usage descriptions

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3. Prepare for Submission

• Screenshots (required for all device sizes)
• App Preview videos (optional)
• Description
• Keywords
• Support URL
• Marketing URL (optional)

• Upload build via EAS or Xcode
• Select build for submission
• Add export compliance information

• App icon (1024x1024)
• Copyright
• Contact information

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Register Bundle Identifier

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Using Apple Developer Portal

1. Go to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
2. Click + to add identifier
3. Select App IDs → Continue
4. Select App → Continue
5. Configure:
   • Description: Your app name
   • Bundle ID: Explicit (use your bundle identifier from app.json)
   • Capabilities: Enable required capabilities
     • Push Notifications
     • Sign in with Apple
     • Associated Domains
     • etc.
6. Click Continue → Register

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Using EAS

eas credentials

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Configure Capabilities

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Required Capabilities

• Required for push notifications
• Enable in Identifiers → Capabilities

• Required if using Apple authentication
• Enable in Identifiers → Capabilities
• Configure in App Store Connect

• Required for universal links
• Enable in Identifiers → Capabilities
• Add domains in Xcode or app.json

• Required for sharing data between app and extensions
• Enable in Identifiers → Capabilities

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Configure in app.json

{
  "expo": {
    "ios": {
      "bundleIdentifier": "com.yourcompany.yourapp",
      "usesAppleSignIn": true,
      "associatedDomains": ["applinks:yourapp.com"],
      "infoPlist": {
        "NSUserTrackingUsageDescription": "We use tracking to provide personalized ads."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Certificates and Provisioning Profiles

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Using EAS (Recommended)

eas credentials

• iOS → Distribution Certificate
• iOS → Provisioning Profile

• Generate certificates
• Create provisioning profiles
• Store securely in EAS servers
• Use automatically in builds

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Manual Management

1. Create Certificate Signing Request (CSR):
   • Open Keychain Access
   • Certificate Assistant → Request a Certificate
   • Save CSR file
2. Create Distribution Certificate:
   • Go to Certificates
   • Click +
   • Select Apple Distribution
   • Upload CSR
   • Download certificate
   • Install in Keychain
3. Create Provisioning Profile:
   • Go to Profiles
   • Click +
   • Select App Store
   • Select your App ID
   • Select your certificate
   • Name and generate profile
   • Download and install

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TestFlight Setup

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Enable TestFlight

1. In App Store Connect, go to your app
2. Click TestFlight tab
3. Upload a build via EAS:

bun run build:production

4. Wait for build processing (10-30 minutes)
5. Add build to test group

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Create Test Groups

• Up to 100 internal testers
• Team members with App Store Connect access
• No review required
• Instant distribution

• Up to 10,000 external testers
• Requires beta app review
• Public link available

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Add Testers

1. TestFlight → Internal Testing
2. Click + next to testers
3. Select team members
4. Testers receive email invitation

1. TestFlight → External Testing
2. Create test group
3. Add testers by email or public link
4. Submit for beta review
5. Testers receive invitation after approval

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Test Information

• What to test
• Test credentials (if required)
• Contact information
• Privacy policy URL

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App Review Guidelines

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Required Information

• Demo Account: Provide test credentials if login required
• Notes: Special instructions for reviewers
• Contact Information: Phone and email for urgent issues

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Common Rejection Reasons

• Incomplete Information: Missing screenshots, descriptions
• Crashes: App crashes during review
• Broken Links: Non-functional URLs
• Privacy: Missing privacy policy or data usage descriptions
• Sign in with Apple: Required if other social logins present
• Guideline Violations: Content, functionality, or design issues

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Best Practices

1. Test thoroughly before submission
2. Provide clear demo account with full access
3. Include detailed notes for complex features
4. Respond quickly to reviewer questions
5. Follow Human Interface Guidelines

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Submission Checklist

• Apple Developer account active
• Team members added with appropriate roles
• Bundle identifier registered
• App created in App Store Connect
• All required capabilities enabled
• Certificates and profiles configured
• Build uploaded and processed
• Screenshots for all device sizes
• App description and metadata complete
• Privacy policy URL provided
• App privacy information filled
• TestFlight testing completed
• Demo account credentials provided
• Review notes added

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Common Issues

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Team Not Showing in Xcode

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Bundle Identifier Already Registered

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Certificate Limit Reached

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Build Not Appearing in TestFlight

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Missing Compliance

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Official Documentation

• Apple Developer Program
• App Store Connect
• App Store Review Guidelines
• TestFlight Documentation
• Human Interface Guidelines
• EAS Submit

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Next Steps

• Configure Google Play Console
• Set Up EAS
• Submit to App Store