This guide walks you through the process of deploying your iOS app using the a0 platform. We’ll cover everything from initial setup to generating your App Store-ready build.

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Prerequisites

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Accessing the Deployment Dashboard

1

Navigate to your project

  1. Log in to your a0 Dashboard
  2. Open a chat in your selected project
  3. click the Deployment button in the top right.
2

Push iOS deployment to App Store

  1. If you haven’t already, click the “New Update” button to ensure your deployed code is up to date Screenshot 2025-07-21 at 2.25.13 PM.png
  2. Click on App Store icon in the modal then click on Create a Build
  3. You’ll see the deployment configuration interface
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The interface should show your project’s current deployment status.

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Configuring Your iOS Build

1

Connect your App Store Connect account

If you haven’t already connected your account, follow the steps here
This step only needs to be completed once per account.
2

Fill in your app information

  1. Confirm your app version, name and icon look correct (this can be modified in settings)
  2. From the BundleID dropdown select the app you created in the previous step
  3. From the Team ID dropdown, select the Team ID which is associated with the selected Bundle ID
If the Bundle ID isn’t within the same account as the Team ID your build will not work
3

Generate & Submit

  1. Click the Generate & Submit button at the bottom of the deployment modal
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  1. Wait until the loading modal is complete and your app should appear within your app store connect account.
It can take up to 10 minutes for your build to appear on your account

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Post-Build Actions

After your build is generated and submitted, follow these verification steps:
  • Check that the build appears in App Store Connect
  • Navigate to TestFlight to see your build
  • Verify build number and version match

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Testing Your Build

Before submitting to the App Store:
  1. Add internal testers in App Store Connect
  2. Create a test group
  3. Distribute the build to testers
  4. Collect feedback and iterate

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Next Steps

With your app successfully deployed:
  1. Complete pre-submission checklist
  2. Submit for App Store review
  3. Monitor review status and respond to feedback

Get Help

Join our Discord for real-time support with deployment issues.

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