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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Naijapen" data-source="post: 2221" data-attributes="member: 13">[ATTACH=full]820[/ATTACH]Below you will find a list of guides, each describing how to do one of the steps required for submitting an app.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Assemble App Store Information</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create a Bundle Identifier</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create a Certificate Signing Request</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create an App Store Production Certificate</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create a Production Provisioning Profile</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create an App Store Listing</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create a Release Build</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fill in the Version Information</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Submit Version for Review</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Release</li> </ol><h3>1. Assemble App Information</h3>It is very important to collect all of the information you need to submit before you start the process.  <a href="https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/LanguagesUtilities/Conceptual/iTunesConnect_Guide/Appendices/Properties.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40011225-CH26-SW2" target="_blank">More Information Here</a>. <table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>Requirements</td><td>Notes</td></tr><tr><td>Screenshots</td><td>You need at least one for every supported device screen size.  The screenshots cannot contain transparency</td></tr><tr><td>Name</td><td>Name of the app as seen by users</td></tr><tr><td>Description</td><td>A description of your app, detailing features and functionality</td></tr><tr><td>Keywords</td><td>Separate keywords with a comma</td></tr><tr><td>Support URL</td><td>A URL with support information for your app</td></tr><tr><td>Marketing URL</td><td>A URL with marketing information about your app, optional</td></tr><tr><td>Privacy Policy URL</td><td>A URL containing your app’s privacy policy, optional</td></tr><tr><td>App Icon</td><td>This icon will be used on the App Store and must be in the JPG or PNG format, with a minimum resolution of at least 72 DPI, and in the RGB color space. It must not contain layers or rounded corners.</td></tr><tr><td>Categories</td><td>Secondary category is optional</td></tr><tr><td>Rating</td><td>Generate your rating based on the questionnaire  <a href="https://itunesconnect.apple.com/itc/views/shared/app_store_rating_matrix.html" target="_blank">More Information Here</a></td></tr><tr><td>Copyright</td><td>Use the format: YYYY Company Name</td></tr><tr><td>Trade Representative Contact Information</td><td>Only appears on the Korean App Store, optional</td></tr><tr><td>Demo Account</td><td>“The username and password for a full-access account for your app. Include details for additional accounts in the Notes field.”</td></tr></table><h3>2. Create A Bundle Identifier</h3>The bundle identifier is the name of your app, as seen by both the App Store and iOS devices.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">In your browser, navigate to Apple’s <a href="https://developer.apple.com/account/overview.action" target="_blank">Developer Portal</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Log in</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Identifiers</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click the “+” in the top right of the screen</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Name the App ID the same as your app</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make sure the Bundle ID follows the standard naming convention: com.yourcompanyname.yourappname</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Check any App Services the app needs, click Continue</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Verify the services are correct, then click Submit</li> </ol><h3>3. Create A Certificate Signing Request</h3>Certificate Signing Requests are used to link your computer to your Apple developer account.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Open a program called KeyChain Access</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">In the top left menu, click Certificate Assistant</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Request a Certificate From a Certificate Authority… User email: Enter your email address Common Name: We recommend using the name of the app CA email is not actually required</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Check Saved to Disk, click Continue</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Save the Certificate Signing Request for later</li> </ol><h3>4. Create An App Store Production Certificate</h3>Code Signing Certificates are used to link iOS apps to your Apple developer account.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">In your browser, navigate to Apple’s <a href="https://developer.apple.com/account/overview.action" target="_blank">Developer Portal</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Certificates</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click the “+” in the top right of the screen</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click the App Store Production Currently named “App Store and Ad Hoc” under Production</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Continue</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Upload the Certificate Signing Request created earlier</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Download the Certificate</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Install the certificate on your computer by double-clicking</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Keep this file somewhere safe</li> </ol><h3>5. Create A Production Provisioning Profile</h3><a href="https://clearbridgemobile.com/how-to-create-a-distribution-provisioning-profile-for-ios/" target="_blank">Provisioning Profiles</a> are packaged with iOS apps so user’s devices can install them.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">In your browser, navigate to Apple’s <a href="https://developer.apple.com/account/overview.action" target="_blank">Developer Portal</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Log in</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Provisioning Profiles</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click the “+” in the top right of the screen</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click the App Store Distribution option, click Continue</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Select the Bundle ID created earlier, click Continue</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Select the Certificate created earlier, click Continue</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make sure the Profile Name follows the standard naming convention: App Name App Store Distribution</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Generate</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Download it</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Install the provision profile on your computer by double-clicking</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Keep this file somewhere safe</li> </ol><h3>6. Create App Store Listing</h3>Reserve a slot in the App Store for your app for users to see.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Start in your browser, navigate to <a href="https://itunesconnect.apple.com/" target="_blank">iTunes Connect</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Log in</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click My Apps</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click the “+” in the top left of the screen</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click “New iOS App”</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Bundle ID: choose the one created on Developer Portal</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">For convenience, make the SKU match the Bundle ID created earlier</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Create to create the first version listing</li> </ol><h3>7. Make The Release Build</h3>Package the actual binary that users will be uploading to the store.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Start Xcode</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Open the project or workspace</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Update the version and build numbers</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Open Build Settings</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make sure All settings is selected</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Scroll to Code Signing</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Use the provisioning profile created earlier</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Use the code signing identity created earlier</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">In the top menu, select Generic iOS Device as the build destination if no actual device is connected</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Menu, Project, Archive</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Distribute</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Sign in as your apple developer account</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Submit to app store</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Wait for the confirmation</li> </ol><h3>8. Fill In Version Information</h3>Users will decide whether or not to install your app based on your store listing.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Enter all of the information assembled in step 1</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Select the build you wish to tie to the version (Note: This usually appears 10-15 minutes after sending from Xcode)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fill in pricing information</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Click Save</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fit any errors based on the messages that appear and save changes</li> </ol><h3>9. Submit Version For Review</h3>Every app that is submitted to the store has to be reviewed by the Apple team before release.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Select the release type Manual release – after the app is accepted, a Release button will appear Automatic release – as soon as the app is accepted, it will be released</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Wait for approval This process usually takes 2-3 weeks for a new submission</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">If your app was not approved, review the notes in the Resolution Center and make any necessary changes to the app or version information then resubmit</li> </ol><h3>10. Release</h3>Enjoy the final, most satisfying step.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">If you selected Manual release, click Release your app when ready</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Wait for the green “Ready for Sale” version status (This might take from 1 hour to 1 day after release)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Search for your app on the App Store</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Celebrate!</li> </ol>When submitting a new version of your app, you will only have to repeat steps 7 through 10.</blockquote>

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