Step 1. Generate APNs Authentication Key

Apple Developer Member Center

To begin, visit the Apple Developer Member Center and log in with your credentials.

Click the Account button on the top right.

After that, click Keys from the Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles section, Mentioned in the screenshot below.

Next, click the Blue Plus (+) icon next to the Keys word mentioned in the screenshot below.

After clicking on that, you will be moving to a new page named Register a New Key. Enter the key name and choose the Apple Push Notifications Service (APNs) from the list available below. Below is a screenshot showing how to correctly state this information.

Then click on the Register button to generate a new key. After key generating is successful, you can see a button named Download appear there. Click on the Download button to download the generated key file (.p8) into your local storage.

Please note that you can download the auth key file only once.

Step 2. Upload generated Key file to Firebase

Firebase Console

First, log in to your Firebase console using this URL and open your previously created Firebase project for your app (If you haven't created your Firebase project yet, see this article for creating your Firebase project).

After you open your Firebase project, click on the settings icon (⚙) placed on top of the left side menu (You can see this button mentioned in the screenshot below). After you click on it, it will open your Project settings screen.

Next, click on the tab named Cloud Messaging for the next steps. Then scroll down until you see the Apple app configuration section. Now there is a title named APNs Authentication Key in the Apple apps section. (We have shown the facts mentioned here in the screenshot below)

The next step is to click on the Upload button under the APNs Authentication Key subheading mentioned in the photo above. After clicking on that button there will popup a dialog box with the Upload APNs auth key title. Click on the Browse button next to Drag file here to preview text and open the key file you have already downloaded in the above steps.

Then, move again to your Apple Developer Member Center and navigate to the Keys section by following the steps done earlier. Now you can see there was the key file you created above steps, click on it to navigate to view key details page. Copy the value under the Key ID text. This is mentioned in the screenshot below.

Now paste the copied value into the Key ID text field in the Firebase Upload APNs auth key popup.

For the next step, you have to move again your Apple Developer Member Center and click on the Membership details button mentioned in the screenshot below.

After clicking on that you will automatically scroll down into the Membership details section. Now you can see your Team ID in that section. copy that value and paste it into the Team ID text field in the Firebase Upload APNs auth key popup.

Finally, click on the Upload button in the dialog box to finish setting up your APNs Auth key.

If you don't have an Apple Developer Account, please refer to our article about How to get an Apple Developer account

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Step 1. Add iOS Key to Shopimint App Builder

Generate API Key for the app.

First, log in to your Appstore Connect account using this URL

Then click on Users and Access from the menu and select Keys from the next page's top menu. Then click on the Blue color plus icon button as marked in the screenshot below.

Give "shopimint" as the name and then click on Choose the button below the Access text. Now select Admin from the dropdown list.

Next, click the Generate button to Generate a new API Key for your app.

In a few seconds, you can see your generated API key at the top of your Keys list. Then click the Download API Key button (marked in the screenshot below) to download the generated key into your computer.

Upload API Key to Shopimint App Builder.

Open Shopimint App Builder and click on the Key Manager button in the left panel. Show as screenshot below.

Next, click the Upload key Button on the top-right corner.

Then Give a name for the list. The next step is to add the Issuer ID to the builder. To get the Issuer ID, you have to move again to the Appstore Connect ➝ Users and Access section. Now you can see the Issuer ID is showing at the top of the page and there is a Copy button next to the ID. Click on it and copy that ID.

Now move again to Shopimint App Builder and paste the copied ID into the Issuer ID text field. The next step is adding a Key ID to Shopimint App Builder. To get that you have to move again to Appstore Connect ➝ Users and Access section and copy the value under the KEY ID of your newly generated API Key from the list.

Now move again to the Shopimint App Builder page paste the copied value into the Key ID text field and upload a file with the .p8 extension downloaded in the above steps by clicking the Choose a .p8 API key file or drag it here button.

(Make sure you did not toggle the Upload Custom 2048 Bit RSA Key switch if you don't have a Custom 2048 Bit RSA Key).

Finally, you can click the Save key button to save these changes.

Step 2. Create an App on AppStore Connect

First, log in to your Appstore Connect account using this URL

Then click on the My Apps button from the list.

Click on the "+" button and select "New  App".

Select iOS from the Platforms list at the top of the form. Then give a Name for your app. Next, select Primary Language as your choice. Next, click the Choose button below to Bundle ID and select your Bundle ID from the drop-down list. Then add a unique identifier for your app that is only used in reports into the SKU text field (This is not visible in the App Store). Finally, select the Full Access option for User Access.

Next, click on the Create button to finish creating your app on the App Store.

Step 3. Generate an IPA file to distribute your app to the App Store

To generate the IPA file of your app, you need to log in to your Shopimint App Builder account. Next, click on the App Download button on the left panel bottom.

Then click on the New Build button in the center of the page.

Next, select the iOS button with an Apple icon on the top-right side and change your app build version if you need to. Then click on the Choose signing button and select your signing key from the list (You uploaded in the above step). The final step is toggle the switch next to Publish in AppStore Connect (This option will automatically upload your IPA file into your Appstore Connect Console).

Finally, click on the Start Build button to start the job. Then you can see your job status in the Builds list.

It will take a few minutes for the build process. After the build is successful, you can see your job status will be changed to Completed status as mentioned in the screenshot below.

If your build fails to complete, your status will be changed to Fail build status as mentioned in the screenshot below. In such cases, you can get our help by contacting us.

Step 4. Add your app to TestFlight and Add testers

1. Add Testers

Now login to your App Store Connect account. Then click Users And Access.

Then click on the Blue plus (+) icon. Mentioned in the screenshot below.

After clicking on that icon, you can see a form for adding new tester information. Fill in all the information and select recommended Roles for the new tester. And click the Invite button.

When you press the Invite button. An invitation e-mail was sent to the tester you were added. When the tester accepts the invitation, you can see added tester on the tester list.

Next, move again to the App Store Connect home page and click on My Apps. Then you can see your app list on the next page. Click on your app from the app list. It will bring you to the app information page. Click on the TestFlight button on the page's top bar (Mentioned in the screenshot below). Next, click on the Blue plus (+) icon next to the Internal Testing text(This is also mentioned in the screenshot below).

Give a Group Name for your Internal Testing Group and click the Create button for the next steps. After clicking on Create button you will bring to the testers group information that page you have created.

Next, click on the Blue plus (+) icon next to the Testers text.

Then, select one or more testers you want from the list in the next popup dialog and click the Add button to add the selected tester to the testers group.

Now you have added testers to your app and test your app with them for future changes.

Many mobile users will use your app screenshots to form a first impression and decide whether or not they want to download your app. That is why screenshots are crucial for your App Store listing optimization and play a massive role in driving more downloads. Every screenshot you provide needs to have a purpose and boost your app's best features.

Requirements for your Apple App Store screenshots

(a). The number of screenshots is limited to 10.

(b). PNG and JPEG file formats are accepted. The files should be of the best possible quality.

App Store Screenshot sizes

01. iOS App screenshot sizes for iPhones

02. iOS App screenshot sizes for iPads

Step 1: Google Play Console

To publish your app on Google Play, a developer account is mandatory. If you don't know how to create a Google developer account, Please read the article "How to get a Google Play Console".

If you already have a developer account or once you've created one, visit the Google Play Console to continue.

Step 2: Go to Play Console

After going to the Play console select your developer account.

Step 3: Create App

Finally, the actual process of submitting your app to Google Play begins from here. From your Google Play console, select All Apps from the left menu and click on Create App.

Step 4: Enter App Details

As you create a new app, you need to enter your App Details.

Then Google Play Console asks for affirmations from you. Make sure your app matches the Developer Program Policies and Accepts US export laws.

Then click on Create App.

Step 5: Set up Store Listing

As soon as you click on Create App, you will be redirected to the App Dashboard. Expand the Set up your app option and select Set up your store listing.

Now let us study the tasks included in it separately.

1. Set Privacy Policy

Include your website's privacy policy link in this.

After adding the privacy policy, save and return to the Control panel. Click on the second option, App Access.

2. App Access

If access to parts of your app is restricted, provide instructions on how to access those parts. Select the All functions available without a special access button if you have not restricted them, or the All or some of the functions are restricted if you have restricted them.

If there are restrictions in your application, you should add a maximum of 5 instructions. For example, if your application is closed to users in a certain country, you must specify this in the Name section when adding instructions. Google may want to review the areas you restrict, so the information you enter in this section is important.

After adding the details, save and return to the Control panel. Click on the third option, Ads.

3. Ads

Click Yes if your app contains ads or No if it doesn’t and save and return to the Control Panel.

4. Content Rating

The next step is Content Rating. This step is very important otherwise it will be considered an Underrated app and will be removed from Google Play Store. So Content Rating is imperative.

From your app Dashboard, go to Set up your app and select a Content rating.

Select.

First is the Category option in the Content Rating menu.

Click Next and you will be asked a few questions about your app. Answer them to let Google Play Store know more about your Android app.

Then it will show the Summary of the ratings and you can hit Submit to apply the changes. After that, you can go back to the control panel. Continue by selecting the Target Audience option.

5. Target Audience

From this section, you should

 . After choosing your target audience, click the Next button.

When you complete all the steps, this screen will appear. If you think that there is no mistake in the explanations you made about your application, click the Save button. If you think there is a mistake, you can edit it with the Back button.

Then go back to the Control panel and click the News Apps button.

6. News Apps

Select No and click Save.

After going back to your dashboard, click on COVID-19 contact tracing and status apps.

7. COVID-19 Contact Tracing & Status Apps

After selecting this option for your application, click the Save button.

Then go back to the dashboard and click on Data Safety.

8. Data Safety

This section has 05 parts to present you with details. That is Overview, Data Collection & Security, Data Types, Data Usage & Handling, and Preview.

Enter the correct data for all these sections and finally click on the Submit button to submit your details.

Then go back to the Control panel and click on Select an app category and provide contact details.

9. Select An App Category & Provide Contact Details

You will see another screen where you have to enter your app’s information. You have to fill in the information and click the Save button. Fields with an asterisk next to them are mandatory fields.

After saving, go back to the Control panel and click the Set up your store listing button.

10. Set up Your Store Listing

I. Application Details

This is the part where you enter the information of your application that will appear in the store. Filling out the sections completely is of great importance in terms of attracting attention reaching more people and accepting it for publication.

II. Graphics

Try to fill in all the images in these parts. The more screenshots you upload, the clearer your app will be for users. So you choose the various screens that reflect the application.

After uploading your graphics, click the Save button.

Step 6: Setup App Integrity

After completing the steps on your control panel, click the Setup button on the left menu. In the sub-menu that opens, click the App integrity button. Click on Create Release on the page that appears.

Then, Click on the Countries/Regions section on the page that opens and click on the Add Countries/regions text below.

You can choose which countries your application can be used in from the Country and Region list that appears on the screen. After completing the selection process, click the Add countries/regions button on the lower right.

Step 7: Setup App Production

Return to the Production tab, in Releases click on Edit.

Then click on Review release.

When you are done with all the details, you can check for errors and correct them. Then you can finally go for the Start roll-out release for your Android app.

This is just a warning message, it does not prevent you from publishing your app on the Google Play Store.

Click on Start rollout to Production.

And to finish click on Rollout.

Congratulations! Your app is released for review in the Google Play Store. Now all you have to do is wait for Google Play’s approval.

It will take up to 7 days to get it approved. After the necessary reviews are made by the Google Play Store, the result of the evaluation is sent to you via e-mail.

Once approved, it will be available publicly for download on Google Play Store.