Are you a software developer who wants to introduce their newly created app of the Apple App store?
Well, then you might want to take a look here…
Starting off
It is essential to gather all the data you have to supply prior to starting the process.
This includes screenshots, keywords, name, description, keywords, marketing URL, support URL, URL, app icon rating, copyright, as well as a demo account.
Here’s how to get your app on the Appstore:
Build a Bundle Identifier
The bundle identifier is the name you use to identify the app viewed in each App Store and on the iOS device.
- Within your web browser, go through the Developer Portal.
- Log in
- Select Identifiers
- Select the "+" in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
- The App ID should be exactly the same as the app you are using.
- Ascertain that the bundle ID adheres to the industry-standard naming convention: com. your company name. your app name
- Make sure to check for any app services that the app requires. Click Continue
- Check that the service is correct, then click Submit.
Submit a Certificate Signing Request.
- Certificate Signing Requests connect your computer to your Apple Developer Account.
- Start a program called Keychain Access.
- In the upper left menu, select "Certificate Assistant."
- Click on Request a Certificate From a Certificate Authority.
- User email: Enter your email ID.
- Common Name: We suggest working with the app's name. application
- CA email isn't actually necessary.
- Make sure that the Saved Disk is selected. Click Continue
- Keep the Certificate Signing Request for later use.
Create a Production Certificate for the App Store
- Code Signing Certificates can be used to connect iOS applications to an Apple Developer Account.
- On your computer, go into the Apple Developer Portal.
- Select Certificates
- Hit the "+" in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- Choose App Store Production.
- Presently, it is referred to as "App Store and Ad Hoc" under Production.
- Tap Continue
- Upload the Request to Sign Certificates that you made earlier.
- Download the Certificate.
- Set up this certificate on your PC by double-clicking
- Store this file in a safe place.
Create a Provisioning Profile for Production
- Provisioning Profiles are included in iOS applications so that users' devices are able to install them.
- Within your web browser, go into the Apple Developer Portal.
- Log in
- Select Provisioning Profiles
- Select the "+" in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
- Choose the App Store Distribution button, and then click Continue.
- Choose the bundle ID that was created earlier, and click Continue.
- Select the certificate that was created earlier. Click Continue
- Ensure that the profile name is consistent with the accepted name format: App Name: App Store Distribution.
- Select Generate.
- Download it.
- Install the profile for provisioning on your PC by double-clicking
- Make sure to keep this file safe.
Create a listing in the App Store
- Create a space on the App Store for your app so users will be able to check it out.
- Open your browser and browse through iTunes Connect.
- Log in
- Choose My Apps
- Select the "+" in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
- Select "New iOS App."
- Select the one made on the Developer Portal.
- To facilitate this, make sure the SKU is the same as the bundle ID that was created earlier.
- Make sure to click "Create" in order to build the initial version of the list.
Construct the Release Build
- Create the binary that users will upload onto the store.
- Open Xcode
- Start a workspace or project.
- Update the build numbers.
- Open Build Settings
- Make sure that all settings are selected.
- Scroll to Code Signing.
- Make use of the provisioning profile that was created previously.
- Utilize the code-signing identity you created in the past.
- In the upper menu, choose Generic iOS Device as the source of the build if no device is connected.
- Project, Menu, and Archive
- Choose Distribute
- Sign in with your Apple developer account
- Submit your application to the App Store.
- Check for confirmation
Fill-In Version Information
- Users will determine whether to download the app based on your store list.
- Complete all of the data collected in step 1.
- Choose the build you want to connect to the version you want to use. (Note that this usually happens 15 minutes after you send the code in an Xcode message.)
- Input pricing information:
- Tap Save
- Find any errors that are in the messages that are displayed and save the modifications.
Submit a revised version for review.
- The Apple team must evaluate every app published to the store prior to release.
- Choose the type of release you want to use.
- Manual release: once the system accepts the app, the button for release will be visible.
- Automatic release: when the app has been approved, it will be released.
- Wait for the approval of your app.
- The typical timeframe is between two and three weeks to submit a new application.
- If the department has not approved your application, read the notes from the Resolution Center. Review the remarks in the Resolution Center, make any necessary changes to the app or version information, and then resubmit it.
Release
- Take pleasure in the last, most rewarding step.
- If you choose to release the app manually, Click "Release" your app once it is complete.
- Watch for an indication of the "Ready for Sale" version status (this could take anywhere from one hour to one day after the release)
- Look for your app in the App Store.
That's it.
Winding-up
And that’s how you can get your app from the App store.
Hope you liked the article. We will be back soon with other fun hacks and tutorials, until then. Stay Tuned, Good Day!
