Auto Publish

In Despia, click on Publish App (or Device Testing)

In the one-click deployment widget, click on the Development Team dropdown

If you don't have an account linked, click Add New Developer Account

Find your Development Team ID:

• Go to developer.apple.com

• Navigate to any section (e.g., Identifiers)

• Your Team ID appears in the top right corner next to your company name

• Copy and paste this ID into Despia

Find your Account Issuer ID:

• Go to App Store Connect (appstoreconnect.apple.com)

• Navigate to Users and Access > Integrations

• Copy the Issuer ID under Team Keys

• Paste it into Despia

Create an API Key:

• In App Store Connect, go to Users and Access > Integrations

• Click the + button to create a new API key

• Name it "Despia"

• Grant it App Manager access

• Click Generate

• Download the API key file (back it up, as you can only download it once)

• Upload this file to Despia

• Copy the Key ID and paste it into Despia

Click Link with Apple to complete the connection

Go to App Store Connect > Apps

Click + New App

Select iOS platform

Create a Bundle ID:

• Click on "Certificates, Identifiers, and Profiles" link

• In the Apple Developer portal, select Identifiers

• Click + to add a new identifier

• Select App IDs, then click Continue

• Name your app (e.g., "Lux Stay")

• Use Explicit Bundle ID

• Copy your bundle ID from Despia and paste it here

Configure App Capabilities (minimum requirements):

• App Attest

• App Groups

• Associated Domains (helpful for deep linking)

• Push Notifications

• Push Notifications > Broadcast capability

• Other capabilities as needed for your app's features

• Click Register

Create an App Group:

• In the Apple Developer portal, go to Identifiers

• Click + to add a new identifier

• Select App Groups, then Continue

• Name it (e.g., "App Group for Lux Stay")

• Copy the group ID from Despia and paste it here

• Click Register

Link the App Group to your Bundle ID:

• Go back to App IDs in Identifiers

• Find and select your app's bundle ID

• Click on the App Groups capability where it says "Configure"

• Check the app group you just created

• Click Continue, then Save

Return to App Store Connect:

• Reload the page if necessary

• Click + New App again

• Select iOS

• Enter your app name

• Select your bundle ID

• Add a SKU (typically your app name in caps)

• Set access permissions

• Click Create

Copy the Apple ID (App ID):

• In App Store Connect, go to App Information

• Copy the Apple ID (numeric identifier)

• Paste it into Despia's App Store App ID field

In App Store Connect, go to TestFlight

Create an Internal Testing group:

• Click Internal Testing

• Name your group (e.g., "Despia Testers")

• Enable automatic distribution if desired

• Click Create

• Add testers by email

For public beta testing (optional):

• Go to External Testing

• Click + to create a new group

• Name it (e.g., "Public Beta")

• Click Create

• Add the build you want to test

• Fill out required information

• Submit for review

In Despia, click Publish Project

Wait for the build process to complete:

• Despia will gather your project files

• Build your application on Apple Silicon hardware

• Sign and distribute it to App Store Connect

• This can take 30-60 minutes depending on queue

After successful submission:

• You'll receive an email notification

• The build will appear in App Store Connect

• You may need to answer compliance questions (e.g., encryption usage)

Test your app:

• Install TestFlight on your iOS device

• Open the invitation email

• Install and test your application

• Any updates you make in Despia will be available after refreshing the app

In App Store Connect, go from TestFlight to App Store

Complete all required information:

• Upload screenshots for all device sizes

• Add app description, promotional text, keywords

• Add privacy policy

• Fill out content rights information

Add your build:

• Click Add Build

• Select the build from TestFlight

• Complete any remaining requirements

• Click Submit for Review

Wait for Apple's review process (typically up to one week)