iOS Life

  • Home
  • ABOUT
  • SERVICES
  • PORTFOLIO
  • BLOG
  • Contact

Tutorial: Submitting your App using the New iTunes Connect

Recently Apple updated their iTunes Connect portal (http://itunesconnect.apple.com) with a brand new look and feel. It was a very welcomed change since the portal has not been changed in years. You’ll notice that Apple has created icons for everything, it’s much easier to navigate around and it looks really nice when viewing on tablets or phones. At first I didn’t think any functionality changed, just a look and feel, until I went to submit my first update. The distribution process has changed quite a bit and now takes a lot longer.

Distribute Your App

Below is a step-by-step walkthrough on how to distribute your app using the new iTunes Connect portal. Much of it is the same, but the order has changed a little.

  1. Make sure that you have completed all the configuration the app needs. I.e. New Version and enter all your app details.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-15 at 8.17.35 PM

  2. Archive and upload your build using Xcode. Previously you needed to set everything up in iTunes Connect and set the status to “Waiting for Upload”, but now you can upload the binary anytime.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-16 at 9.08.59 AM

  3. At this time, you’ll see your build under the Prerelease tab. The status will be “Uploaded”. Now you have to wait for Apple to process your binary. This is where they check for non-public API usage and validate your binary. Note: This could take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour or two.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-15 at 4.39.41 PM

  4. If your binary is rejected, you’ll receive an email from Apple just like before about the issues. If it passes, you’ll see a + plus icon beside the Build section under your new version.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-15 at 7.57.50 PM

  5. Click the plus sign to select a build. The plus sign appears only if you have not yet selected a build. If you have already selected a build, you can remove it and select a new one.
  6. A list pops up containing all of the uploaded builds. Select the one you want to set as the current build.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-15 at 7.58.09 PM

  7. After you click Done, it appears in the Build section of Versions along with its upload date and time.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-15 at 7.58.17 PM

  8. Click Save at the top of the page.
  9. Next, click the Submit for Review button in the top right part of the page.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-15 at 7.58.38 PM

  10. Answer questions about Export Compliance and Content Rights.
  11. Answer questions about the Advertising Identifier (IDFA). Indicate whether your app uses the Advertising Identifier, and if so, in what way. Read How to use Apple’s Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) for more details about this step.
    Screen Shot 2014-09-15 at 7.58.59 PM

  12. Click Submit. iTunes Connect returns to Versions on the App Details page.
    Sep 16, 2014 Brian Coleman
Tutorial: How to use Auto Layout in Xcode 6TestFlight vs Enterprise Distribution
You Might Also Like
 
News: Facebook Home
 
Get Started with Apple Watch and WatchKit
8 years ago News, Tutorialsapple, ios8, iTunes Connect5,150
Follow Me
    
Categories
  • About Me
  • Frameworks
  • My Apps
  • News
  • Strategy
  • Swift
  • Tools
  • Tutorials
  • tvOS
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
  • Watch
Archives
  • May 2016
  • January 2016
  • October 2015
  • July 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
brianjcoleman on Twitter
  • Classix is still holding in the top charts on Apple TV in Canada. #55 Free, #23 Top Grossing. #tvos #appletv #app https://t.co/xuEJiT4rro, Jul 14
  • New Blog Post: "Classix for iPhone, iPad & Apple TV” #iOSDev #ios #swift #swiftlang #SwiftDevs #AppleTV Read here: https://t.co/uF6w3gYOot, May 20
  • New Blog Post: "How to test your app for IPv6 compatibility” #iOSDev #ios #swift #swiftlang #SwiftDevs Read here: https://t.co/SveichSUep, May 6

Recent Posts
  • Classix for iPhone, iPad & Apple TV
  • Tutorial: How to test your app for IPv6 compatibility
  • Tutorial: Testing SSL using Charles Proxy on an iOS Device
  • Tutorial: 3D Touch – Quick Actions in Swift
  • tvOS Tutorial: Top Shelf in Swift
Featured Apps
Classix
Sportsnet
TAGS
tutorialswiftios8iosobjective-cvideostrategygamesframeworknewsappsmonitizeios7applefacebookwatchtoolstvosios9bookdesignsocialapiprovisiontutorialsbooksiapiTunes ConnectIPv6
Search
ABOUT
Brian is a Lead iOS/tvOS Developer from Toronto with over 18 years of multifaceted experience including development, design, business analysis and project management.
MOST VIEWED
Tutorial: How To Use Login in Facebook SDK 4.1.x for Swift
163,489 views
Tutorial: How to test your app for IPv6 compatibility
102,074 views
Tutorial: How to use Auto Layout in Xcode 6
89,234 views
FOLLOW ME
    
Email Subscription
Sign up for my newsletter to receive the latest news and tutorials posted.

Enter your email address:

2013-2017 © Brian Coleman