Upload the App to the App Store

Connecting to the App Store

• Log in to the Kuika platform.
• Select the mobile project from the Apps screen.

• Click the Configuration Manager module from the left menu.
• Enter a name for the configuration and click the CREATE button.

• App Name: Enter the name of the app as it appears on the device.
• Bundle ID: Enter the unique keyword that distinguishes your app from others (e.g. com.workspaceadi.app).
• Version: Enter the version information of the app in 1.0.0 format.‍
• Haptic Enabled: Set whether haptic feedback should be enabled.

• Click ADD NEW from the Configuration menu.
  
  • Name: Enter a name for Apple Sign In Settings.
  • Team ID: Enter the ID from the Apple Developer portal.‍
• Sign In Certificate: Install the certificate downloaded from the Apple Developer account.

• Click ADD NEW from the Configuration menu.
  
  • Name: Enter a name for the App Store Connect API Setting.
  • Issuer ID: Enter the ID from Apple Account Manager > Users and Access > Keys.
  • Apple ID: Enter the credential for your developer account.
  • Content Provider ID: Enter the ID from Account in the Apple Developer or App Store Connect account.

• Team ID: Enter the unique ID from the Membership tab of your Apple Developer account.
• Publish Type: Select TestFlight, Appetize or ipa from the drop-down menu.
  
  • TestFlight: Connects with the App Store and sends the “.ipa” file for testing.
  • Appetize: Allows you to test your app by entering the Appetize API Token.‍
• Connect Certificate: Install the “.P8” file downloaded from the Apple Developer account.

In order to publish your iOS app, you must upgrade your existing subscription plan. Upgrading your subscription gives you access to advanced features like app publishing, updates, and App Store optimization. To upgrade your subscription, visit our Pricing page.

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• Sign in to your Apple Developer account.

• Click Identifiers > + icon.

• Click APP IDs > Continue.

• Enter Bundle ID and Description in the Register App field.
• Select the app capabilities in the Capabilities field and click the Register button.

App Store Connect Settings

• In App Store Connect, click the + icon on the Apps screen.
• In the New App field, enter the following information:
  
  • Platforms: Select iOS, tvOS or watchOS.
  • Name: Type the name of the app.
  • Primary Language: Specify the main language of the app.
  • Bundle ID: Select the unique ID of the app.
  • SKU: Enter a unique code that identifies the product.
  • User Access: Select the countries and regions where the app will be published.
• Complete the process by clicking the Create button.

Then switch to the Kuika platform.

• Then click on the Configuration Manager module.
• From the screen that opens, give a name to the configuration and click the CREATE button.

• Go to the iOS tab.
• In the App Store Settings section, click ADD NEW in the drop-down menu opposite the Configuration title.
• Fill in the information in the App Store Connect API Settings pop-up with your app and developer account details.

Filling in App Details

• In the General tab:

• Promotional Text: Enter the short promotional text of your app.
• Description: Write a detailed description of the app.
• Keywords: Enter keywords for the search.
• Support URL: Add the address of the support page.
• Marketing URL: Enter the URL of the marketing page.
• Version: Specify the application version number.
• Copyright: Enter copyright information.
• Routing App Coverage File: Install the required file for navigation apps.

Build Settings

• Build: Select the version of the app to submit to the App Store.
• Game Center: Integrate for cross-game features.

• App Review Information: Add information that Apple will need during the review.
• Version Release: Used to publish the new version.

App Information Settings

• Localizable Information:
  
  • Name: Enter the name of the application.
  • Subname: Add additional information to the app name.
• General Information:
  
  • Bundle ID: Type the unique ID of the app.
  • SKU: Enter the code that provides the product identification.
  • Apple ID: Specify the unique ID of the app.
• Content Rights: Specify content rights and license information.
• Age Rating: Select the target age group.

Pricing and Availability

• Adjust the app's pricing and availability settings.

App Privacy Settings

• On the App Privacy tab:
  
  • Get Started button.
  • Complete the confirmation process and click Next.
  • After completing all operations, click the Save button.

Features Settings

• In-App Purchases: Specify in-app purchases.

• Subscriptions: Set paid access options for a specific period of time.

• App Store Promotions: Ensure that the app is featured.

• Custom Product Pages: Create customized product promotion pages.

• In App Events: Manage in-app events.

• Product Page Optimization: Optimize page titles and descriptions.

Testing and Publishing

• Click the Create Test button in the top right corner of the screen.
• After Apple's review process is complete, you will be notified by email.
• After approval, your app will be made available to users on the App Store.