Very clearly and completely explained (which is not the norm with the majority of how-to videos). The presence of error messages during the process and description of how to correct the errors was invaluable.
Thank you Sean. You inspired me to develop apps for Apple. Unfortunately I'm an Iranian developer and we are under sanctions and can't get connected to the international banking. Talked to my sister who lives in Stockholm she opens a master card account and lets me use it for Apple development like dev subscription and incomes from my work. I'll be your loyal channel member as soon as I receive bank account. Thank again.
This was so helpful - just an FYI for those working with WatchKit/Apple Watch: Make sure if you are changing the version number: change them on all targets (main/extension) and to go pricing and availability and uncheck "Apple Silicon Mac - Availability." Take care everyone and stay safe!
Thank you for this video. The current version of XCode and the appearance of the websites did change a little since the video was recorded, but still *VERY* useful! It helped me to upload my first IOS App in less than 3 hours. After another 5 hours the app was available to the Beta-Testers.
I always appreciate Sean and his tutorials. No matter the focus, he does an excellent job adding in his own experience to help paint a better picture. This video is outdated but it will still work for someone brand new using TestFlight. Thank you as always.
This has become my GO TO reference. I am currently managing some apps for a company and I need to refresh the testflight images every three months, this video saved my bacon the first time. I always trust developers with a cool first name.
Great stuff - seriously... so great. Here's a thing that kept catching me up, was the icons being saved without an alpha - they NEED to NOT have an alpha and that doesn't necessarily work using photoshop. What worked for me is opening the icon in preview, exporting and unchecking 'alpha'. then swap out the 1024 store icon with that new one. Took me probably 8 tries to finally get it right and I see on a 5 year old forum that the problem was happening back then. Hope this helps someone.
This video just straight up worked. One hour (and 100 smackaroos spent on Apple Dev subscription) and I'm on testflight! Thanks for the no-fluff tutorial!
I can't remember the last time i commented on a TH-cam video, but Sean, this was excellent, so clear and so so helpful. Followed you along and released my first app (beta) to TestFlight. Thanks again for taking the time to put this out there
Excellent video. Everything in the video, including the error about icons, are absolutely very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge through this video. You now have a new subscriber to your channel.
you saved me man thank you so much for this tutorial!!!! i used transporter to upload my build but i was so confused on what to do next thank you so much
thanks for the content, i rly liked how you explain every detail of version stuff and how to talk to your testers, i'm very new to this so its rly was good to know
Excellent succinct and direct to the point guide to TestFlight! I am at the first 90% and very close to stepping into the second 90% lol (check the advice to new devs video from Sean). I have already started gathering my close contacts info so I can get this off the ground. I am sure I will refer to this over and over. Many thanks Sean!
Thanks for this comprehensive walkthrough to submitting and testing apps. Greatly appreciated. When looking for it there was a ‘fastlane’ thing going on with CI and whatnot, utterly complicated for just starting... but later down the line maybe it would be great to have some pointers of how to set that up or maybe first just your thoughts and if it is even necessary for 1-2 man dev team.
Cool video. I like your style and energy and doing this on the fly ... with the error ... Thanks Sean. Very helpful. Made it seem more straightforward than the apple docs.
Thanks for an amazing! video, literally saved me a whole lot of time. A quick note: i was facing an error after adding my target team which read 'failed to create provisioning profile. There are no devices registered in your account on the developer website.' I resolved this issue by going to my Certificates, Identifiers and Profiles page, going to devices and adding a device using the UDID Number of an iPhone. This resolved the issue.
Hi Sean, really a great tutorial. But i have a question and it is confusing me a lot. Which app name will show on app store? Can anyone clear my doubt on this? 1 - App name we chose while creating a new app on app store connect. 2 - Name we provide under App Information section in Localizable Information.
Thanks Sean, very helpful. With my 1st iphone app making available on Apple connect, it is not clear when to use internal group or external group and how to use an internal group. Now it is "Internal testing", i thought that this is only used for close people that you invite with an email. But at the end I see this is also possible with the external group.
Hi Sean, your tutorial is very clear and helpful. I wonder if you can create a tutorial on how to configure in-app-purchase to test using TestFlight. Do we need to add in-app-purchase capability in Xcode? Do we need to upload the build to App Store or just TestFlight in order to configure & test in-app-purchase? A clear tutorial on this subject will be very helpful and much appreciated.
Great video. I'm a one person development team writing apps for myself and friends. I'm back learning SwiftUI after a several year hiatus. What's the distinction between internal and external testers? Where's the boundary? Do Internals have more power/rights? Or is it just semantics?
Internal testers get new builds automatically as soon as you upload them. New versions don't need to be approved for internal testers. External testers require Apple to approve the new version (not new builds of the same version) and requires you to actually "release" the build to the external testers.
Thank you Sean for this awesome tutorial, can you explain in another video how to automate build/upload process using ex. Fastlane or any automation framework ?
Great tutorial, but it doesn't work for me. When i try to archive my project it keeps saying "build Failed". Followed you step for step and I have had no luck. Any Idea's as to why that might be happening? Does it make a difference if I'm using React Native?... Thanks in advance.
Thanks for this video! It was very useful! I wanted to ask if you have any video or plan to do any video related to setting up an easy testing environment to make sure we receive useful feedback from users?
Hi Allen. Thanks for this awesome tutorial. One thing I still find most frustrating is Provisioning Profiles, especially when it comes to Push Notifications. Do you create different profiles for when developing, when in testing in TestFlight and when the app is released? Thanks again.
Really great tutorial, however, I keep getting an error when I try to archive that says "failed to create a provisioning profile". Do I have to create a profile to test my app? I should mention that I also don't have an iPhone. If anyone could help with this I would really appreciate it!
Hi. I had the same issue. It was my first time developing an ios app. You need to plug an iphone into your mac for the initial setup. Then select your phone from the drop down in xcode (instead of the simulator). Follow the setup for syncing your iphone and after that you can sync the profile to the mac. This resolved the issue for me.
Hands down the most relatable and authentic reaction to an error at 12:57 .. Excellent video Thanks
That made me laugh! Been there so many times 🤣
😂 Hahaha I felt his pain too.
Very clearly and completely explained (which is not the norm with the majority of how-to videos). The presence of error messages during the process and description of how to correct the errors was invaluable.
This is possible the most clear and best tutorial ever made, perfect man!
exactly no doubt :)
Agreed
Thank you Sean. You inspired me to develop apps for Apple. Unfortunately I'm an Iranian developer and we are under sanctions and can't get connected to the international banking. Talked to my sister who lives in Stockholm she opens a master card account and lets me use it for Apple development like dev subscription and incomes from my work. I'll be your loyal channel member as soon as I receive bank account. Thank again.
It's all good, Fernando. I appreciate the support 😀
This is by far the best walkthrough/tutorial/guide for TestFlight I have seen in the near decade I have been working with iOS apps, you rock man!
Thanks for the kind words, Michael!
This was so helpful - just an FYI for those working with WatchKit/Apple Watch: Make sure if you are changing the version number: change them on all targets (main/extension) and to go pricing and availability and uncheck "Apple Silicon Mac - Availability." Take care everyone and stay safe!
Glad you found it helpful and thanks for pointing out changing the build numbers on the extensions as well!
Literally the perfect tutorial. Im only 16 so this is my very very very first app ever. But this video made it so easy to upload thanku so much!!!
Glad it was helpful, Kayla 😀
Did you paid 99$ ?
Thank you for this video.
The current version of XCode and the appearance of the websites did change a little since the video was recorded, but still *VERY* useful!
It helped me to upload my first IOS App in less than 3 hours.
After another 5 hours the app was available to the Beta-Testers.
I always appreciate Sean and his tutorials. No matter the focus, he does an excellent job adding in his own experience to help paint a better picture. This video is outdated but it will still work for someone brand new using TestFlight. Thank you as always.
Thanks for the kind words! I'm going to create an updated version of this video, but waiting until after WWDC to make sure there's no major changes.
This has become my GO TO reference. I am currently managing some apps for a company and I need to refresh the testflight images every three months, this video saved my bacon the first time. I always trust developers with a cool first name.
Great stuff - seriously... so great. Here's a thing that kept catching me up, was the icons being saved without an alpha - they NEED to NOT have an alpha and that doesn't necessarily work using photoshop. What worked for me is opening the icon in preview, exporting and unchecking 'alpha'. then swap out the 1024 store icon with that new one. Took me probably 8 tries to finally get it right and I see on a 5 year old forum that the problem was happening back then. Hope this helps someone.
This video just straight up worked. One hour (and 100 smackaroos spent on Apple Dev subscription) and I'm on testflight! Thanks for the no-fluff tutorial!
One of the best tutorials I have ever seen for Apple. Clear, simple, and to the point. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful, Brandon!
Thank you, really! Every time I upload my build on App Store I rewatch your video. It's so easy to understand
Glad you included the app icon bit, because I had the same error. Super helpful video!
Happy to help, Ashwin!
Thanks Sean! You helped me a lot even 2 years after you record this video! Congrats!!! :)
Very helpful tutorial and walk through. You speak very clearly and easy to follow along. Thank you Sean!
Glad you enjoyed it, Krissy!
Waiting for video on Testflight finally my wait is over....just awesome man Thank you
And from the "right guy" too! Sean is awesome!
I can't remember the last time i commented on a TH-cam video, but Sean, this was excellent, so clear and so so helpful. Followed you along and released my first app (beta) to TestFlight. Thanks again for taking the time to put this out there
Excellent video. Everything in the video, including the error about icons, are absolutely very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge through this video. You now have a new subscriber to your channel.
Happy to hear you found it helpful, Samuel 😀
you saved me man thank you so much for this tutorial!!!! i used transporter to upload my build but i was so confused on what to do next thank you so much
Happy to help, Bella!
The failed frustration. I felt that.
You're name 😅
Thanks For your Explaining in Detail because I am Beginner so this video helps a lot me
Happy to help!
thanks for the content, i rly liked how you explain every detail of version stuff and how to talk to your testers, i'm very new to this so its rly was good to know
Thank you, Sean
It's my fourth video tonight and I'm enjoying each one
Glad you're enjoying the channel, Mikhail 😀
Here I am, watching Sean's tutorial like always while my Apple Developer Program Enrollment process is still pending.
Really good video. Commenting here on July 2023 when these instructions from video were perfectly valid still.
Glad it helped!
thanks for the greate explaination, it was my first time uploading from scratch in a very tight deadline. it helped me a lot.
Glad it helped!
Excellent succinct and direct to the point guide to TestFlight! I am at the first 90% and very close to stepping into the second 90% lol (check the advice to new devs video from Sean). I have already started gathering my close contacts info so I can get this off the ground. I am sure I will refer to this over and over. Many thanks Sean!
Happy to help, Brad!
Very clearly explained. Thanks so much for this detailed explaination. Helped me today in uploading my app in app store
Happy to help and congrats on getting an app on the App Store!
Absolutely awesome bro. You just explained every point. well done. Cleared my all points. thanx man
Glad it helped!
How the hell did you know I was looking for this tutorial?
Hehe, this has been on my to-do list for a LONG time. I finally got around to it.
Thank you so much Sean! Really appreciate it
Bump into this video of yours while looking for something similar, most helpful video ever, thanks a lot man
Happy to help, Jason 👍
Excellent Video. I need this to learn this process.
Clear explanation and as a developer I can feel your expressions while getting error. Thank you very much for great explanation, end to end.
Thanks for this comprehensive walkthrough to submitting and testing apps. Greatly appreciated.
When looking for it there was a ‘fastlane’ thing going on with CI and whatnot, utterly complicated for just starting... but later down the line maybe it would be great to have some pointers of how to set that up or maybe first just your thoughts and if it is even necessary for 1-2 man dev team.
I always wanted to try this out but was scared! Thank you very much demonstrating the process here! Great tutorial!
Cool video. I like your style and energy and doing this on the fly ... with the error ... Thanks Sean. Very helpful. Made it seem more straightforward than the apple docs.
Thank you so much, this was a game changer for me yesterday. I appreciate you and the tips.
Happy to hear it was helpful, Alicia 😀
About to submit my first app and this is so helpful. Thanks Sean!
Best of luck with the launch!
Thanks for an amazing! video, literally saved me a whole lot of time. A quick note: i was facing an error after adding my target team which read 'failed to create provisioning profile. There are no devices registered in your account on the developer website.' I resolved this issue by going to my Certificates, Identifiers and Profiles page, going to devices and adding a device using the UDID Number of an iPhone. This resolved the issue.
Thank you so much. You've helped a lot in my iOS dev journey. Keep up the awesome work. ✌🏼
Happy to help, Mayur!
Thank you very much.
I just have 1 question. How your head is still shiny after 3 days?
This was a really nice and explanatory video about the whole process, thank you very much! :)
Thanks!
Absolutely excellent video, thank you so much for creating clear, concise, and thorough educational content
Thanks Alec! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the thorough and clear tutorial
BEST TUTORIAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice and clean. Thanks for all the explanation
No problem 👍
Hi Sean, really a great tutorial. But i have a question and it is confusing me a lot.
Which app name will show on app store? Can anyone clear my doubt on this?
1 - App name we chose while creating a new app on app store connect.
2 - Name we provide under App Information section in Localizable Information.
I come from taiwan,thank you your awesome tutorial!
Thank you, Sean. Exactly what I was looking for.
Glad it was helpful, Ian!
I can’t wait to deploy my new French-verb app to TestFlight.
keep doing what you doing man
Thanks Sean, very helpful. With my 1st iphone app making available on Apple connect, it is not clear when to use internal group or external group and how to use an internal group. Now it is "Internal testing", i thought that this is only used for close people that you invite with an email. But at the end I see this is also possible with the external group.
Thanks a million, Sean! This was lifesaving!!
Happy to help, Ayushi 👍
Thanks for helping demystify this process - doesn't seem quite so scary now. :-)
Great and clear explanation as always! Tks Sean Allen
Happy to help, Alan 😀
Hey, Sean, great tutorial! I'd like to know if the test flight works as a Staging environment.
I found your video so clear and understandable. But how can I register and download the Xcode?
Such a great tutorial as usual. Thank you Sean.
Happy to help, Kalid.
Hi Sean, your tutorial is very clear and helpful. I wonder if you can create a tutorial on how to configure in-app-purchase to test using TestFlight. Do we need to add in-app-purchase capability in Xcode? Do we need to upload the build to App Store or just TestFlight in order to configure & test in-app-purchase? A clear tutorial on this subject will be very helpful and much appreciated.
Thanks for this video, this was exactly what I needed!
Happy to help, Danno.
Very comprehensive explanation...
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for making the video, very concise, it helps a lot!
Thanks Sean! Super helpful tutorial!!!
Glad you found it helpful, Michael!
A perfect understandable explanation! Thanks.
Glad it all makes sense now, Ozan 😀
So helpful! Thanks a lot! I can't wait to test flight my XXL People Lovers app!
Appreciate the walkthrough
Happy to help, Tyler!
Great tutorial man thanks!
Glad it helped!
Excellent and Kudos to you Sean.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I'm a one person development team writing apps for myself and friends. I'm back learning SwiftUI after a several year hiatus. What's the distinction between internal and external testers? Where's the boundary? Do Internals have more power/rights? Or is it just semantics?
Internal testers get new builds automatically as soon as you upload them. New versions don't need to be approved for internal testers. External testers require Apple to approve the new version (not new builds of the same version) and requires you to actually "release" the build to the external testers.
Hi, do you have a tutorial on how to publish an app for a client? If not can you please make it? Thanks!
If you lose the Archive window because of screen sliding between Xcode and Seans vid go menu > window > organiser
Thank you for the wonderful video sir it is very helpful for me and my team, Thanks again sir
Happy to help, Pravin.
Extremely helpful thank you Sean.
Glad it was helpful, Bart 👍
So helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Thank you, sir! you really save my life. GREAT video and very clear explanation
This video is very comprehensive. Thank you.
Happy to help, Michael.
Thanks a lot man! Great tutorial, helped a lot!
Happy to help, Cas!
Cool man, really informative and nice to watch !
thanks for the video sean. helped me lot :)
Glad it helped!
This video saved me all kinds of time! Thanks
Great tutorial, thank you.. it helps me a lot
Glad it helped!
Brilliant, concise and complete! Thanks Sean!
Do you have a vid on how to fix that certificate issue?
Thanks for this video. I have a question. How do I Accept the Terms and Conditions on testflight in the App Store or on the phone?
you are a Hero man, great content. Thanks
Thank you Sean for this awesome tutorial, can you explain in another video how to automate build/upload process using ex. Fastlane or any automation framework ?
To be honest, I've never used fastlane so I'd have to get some experience with it first.
Thanks for the tutorial Sean!
Happy to help, Daniel!
Very helpful for the newbie, Thanks a lot.
You are welcome!
Great tutorial, but it doesn't work for me. When i try to archive my project it keeps saying "build Failed". Followed you step for step and I have had no luck. Any Idea's as to why that might be happening? Does it make a difference if I'm using React Native?... Thanks in advance.
Really good tutorial .. in detail .. made life easy !! :)
Thanks Sean, mine took 5 minutes!
Glad it went smoothly!
Super helpful. Thanks so much!
Happy to help, Jason!
Very helpful. Trying to sort out this from apple official docs is like wandering in the woods. And why do they have to make it so entangled
Thanks for this video! It was very useful! I wanted to ask if you have any video or plan to do any video related to setting up an easy testing environment to make sure we receive useful feedback from users?
Hi Allen. Thanks for this awesome tutorial. One thing I still find most frustrating is Provisioning Profiles, especially when it comes to Push Notifications. Do you create different profiles for when developing, when in testing in TestFlight and when the app is released? Thanks again.
Really great tutorial, however, I keep getting an error when I try to archive that says "failed to create a provisioning profile". Do I have to create a profile to test my app? I should mention that I also don't have an iPhone. If anyone could help with this I would really appreciate it!
Hi. I had the same issue. It was my first time developing an ios app. You need to plug an iphone into your mac for the initial setup. Then select your phone from the drop down in xcode (instead of the simulator). Follow the setup for syncing your iphone and after that you can sync the profile to the mac. This resolved the issue for me.
@@ml4922 Thank you so much!
Great content, thanks buddy!
Glad you got value from it, Roberto! Best of luck on the App Store and Test Flight 🚀