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**Step 1: Prepare Your App

1. Complete Development:

o Ensure your app is fully developed, tested, and ready for testing.

2. Set Up App Store Connect:

o Sign in to App Store Connect.

o Ensure you have an active Apple Developer Program membership.

**Step 2: Configure Your Xcode Project

1. Open Your Xcode Project:

o Open your project in Xcode.

2. Update Version and Build Number:

o In Xcode, go to Project Navigator.

o Select your project, then select the target.

o Under the General tab, update the Version and Build number. Ensure these are
incremented appropriately.

3. Set Up Signing & Capabilities:

o Go to the Signing & Capabilities tab.

o Ensure that your team is selected and automatic signing is enabled. Xcode will manage
provisioning profiles and certificates for you.

4. Archive Your App:

o Select your target device as Generic iOS Device or a specific device.

o Go to Product > Archive to build and archive your app.

**Step 3: Upload Your App to App Store Connect

1. Open the Archives Organizer:

o After archiving, Xcode will automatically open the Organizer window with the archived
build.

2. Select Your Archive:

o In the Organizer window, select the archive you just created.

3. Validate Your Build:

o Click the Validate App button to check if everything is set up correctly before uploading.

o Follow the prompts to complete validation.


4. Upload Your Build:

o Click the Distribute App button.

o Choose App Store Connect as the distribution method.

o Select Upload and follow the prompts to upload your build.

**Step 4: Configure TestFlight in App Store Connect

1. Sign in to App Store Connect:

o Go to App Store Connect.

2. Go to My Apps:

o Select My Apps from the main dashboard.

3. Select Your App:

o Choose the app you want to upload to TestFlight.

4. Go to the TestFlight Tab:

o Click on the TestFlight tab in your app’s details page.

5. Add Build to TestFlight:

o You should see your uploaded build listed under Builds.

o Click + next to the build to add it to TestFlight.

6. Configure TestFlight Settings:

o Add a version description and any release notes.

o You can configure internal or external testing:

 Internal Testing: Invite members of your team (App Store Connect users) to test
your app.

 External Testing: Add testers’ email addresses to invite them to test your app via
TestFlight.

7. Submit for Review (for external testing):

o For external testers, you’ll need to submit your build for review by Apple. This is a quick
review to ensure your app meets basic guidelines.

**Step 5: Invite Testers

1. Add Internal Testers:

o Under TestFlight > Internal Testing, add members of your team.

2. Add External Testers:


o Under TestFlight > External Testing, add testers by entering their email addresses. They
will receive an invitation email to install the TestFlight app and start testing your app.

3. Manage Testers:

o You can manage testers, view feedback, and monitor testing progress in the TestFlight
tab on App Store Connect.

**Step 6: Monitor Feedback and Crashes

1. Collect Feedback:

o Testers can provide feedback directly from the TestFlight app. You’ll receive this feedback
in App Store Connect.

2. Monitor Crashes:

o TestFlight provides crash reports and analytics that you can review to identify and
address issues.

Summary

1. Prepare your app: Ensure it is ready for testing and set up App Store Connect.

2. Configure Xcode: Archive your app and prepare it for distribution.

3. Upload to App Store Connect: Validate and upload your build.

4. Configure TestFlight: Add your build to TestFlight and configure testing settings.

5. Invite Testers: Add internal and/or external testers to begin testing.

6. Monitor: Collect feedback and monitor crash reports.

By following these steps, you can effectively distribute your app to testers through TestFlight, ensuring
you gather valuable feedback and identify any issues before releasing it to the public.

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