Before you can publish your iOS app, you need to ensure your App Store Connect account is properly configured. This guide walks you through creating the necessary Bundle ID and app entry if you don’t already have them.

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Prerequisites

You must have completed the App Store Connect setup before proceeding with this guide.
  • Active Apple Developer Program membership
  • Access to App Store Connect with Admin or App Manager role
  • Your app’s basic information (name, description, category)

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Creating a Bundle ID

A Bundle ID uniquely identifies your app across Apple’s ecosystem. If you haven’t created one yet, follow these steps:
1

Access Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles

  1. Log in to Apple Developer Portal
  2. Navigate to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
  3. Select Identifiers from the sidebar
2

Create new App ID

  1. Click the + button to create a new identifier
  2. Select App IDs and click Continue
  3. Choose App as the type and click Continue
3

Configure your Bundle ID

Fill in the required information:
  • Description: A human-readable name for your app
  • Bundle ID: Use reverse domain notation (e.g., com.yourcompany.appname)
Choose your Bundle ID carefully - it cannot be changed after submission to the App Store.
Use a consistent naming convention like com.yourcompany.appname to maintain organization.
4

Select capabilities

Choose the capabilities your app requires:
  • Push Notifications
  • In-App Purchase
  • Game Center
  • Apple Pay
  • And others as needed
Only select capabilities your app actually uses to avoid unnecessary configuration.
5

Register your Bundle ID

  1. Review your configuration
  2. Click Continue and then Register
  3. Your Bundle ID is now ready for use

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Creating Your App in App Store Connect

If you haven’t created your app entry in App Store Connect, follow these steps:
1

Access App Store Connect

  1. Log in to App Store Connect
  2. Click My Apps
  3. Click the + button and select New App
2

Configure basic app information

Fill in the required fields:
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Platform
selection
required
Select iOS for your mobile app
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Name
string
required
Your app’s name as it will appear on the App Store (max 30 characters)
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Primary Language
selection
required
The primary language for your app’s metadata
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Bundle ID
selection
required
Select the Bundle ID you created in the previous section
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SKU
string
required
A unique identifier for your app (not visible to users)
3

Complete app creation

  1. Review your information
  2. Click Create
  3. Your app is now created in App Store Connect
You should see your new app in the My Apps section.

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Configuring App Information

Once your app is created, you’ll need to complete several sections:
  • Category: Select the primary and secondary categories
  • Content Rights: Specify if your app contains third-party content
  • Age Rating: Complete the questionnaire to determine your app’s rating
Consider rating your app 17+ to avoid content-related rejections during App Store review.
  • Price: Set your app’s price or mark it as free
  • Availability: Choose which countries/regions to distribute in
  • App Store Distribution: Configure how your app appears in search results

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Verification Checklist

Before proceeding to deployment, ensure you have:
  • Created a Bundle ID with appropriate capabilities
  • Created your app in App Store Connect
  • Completed basic app information
  • Set pricing and availability
  • Configured age rating
These settings can be modified later, but having them configured early streamlines the deployment process.

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Next Steps

With your App Store Connect account prepared, you’re ready to:
  1. Deploy your build
  2. Complete the submission checklist
  3. Submit for App Store review

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