Build an iOS React Native App for Uploading to the iOS App Store or TestFlight
Once our app is finally complete, we have to build it in a special way in preparation for uploading to the iOS app store. We’ll look at exactly how to build and upload the app to the app store, which will allow us to release to beta users using TestFlight, or to release publicly on the store!
Build for deploy
- Open project in Xcode
- Select app and ensure correct Team is selected under General > AppName > Signing
- Ensure there are no Signing Certificate errors in this same section
- Confirm version and build numbers are correct - increase build number if redeploying
- Select Generic iOS Device from simulators list
- In the menu click Product > Archive to build
- Once built the Window > Organizer window should automatically open
- Ensure you have registered your app for distribution
- Click Upload to App Store... to deploy to test flight or the app store
❗Note: Xcode may display different options if you are running a newer version - follow Apple's Distributing Your App for Beta Testing and Releases guide for more information.