In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of pushing an Expo app to TestFlight. TestFlight is a platform provided by Apple that allows developers to distribute their iOS apps for testing before releasing them to the App Store. Expo is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of developing, building, and deploying React Native apps.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- An Expo project ready for deployment.
- An Apple Developer account.
- A Mac computer with Transporter installed.
- Access to the Apple Developer Center.
Steps to Push an Expo App to TestFlight
Step 1 : Build Your Expo Project for iOS.
Open a terminal window and navigate to your Expo project directory and run the following command to build your Expo project for iOS
expo build:ios
Follow the prompts to provide necessary information such as your Apple Developer account credentials.
Step 2 : Download IPA file From Expo Account :
Once the build process is complete, Expo will provide you with a link to download the IPA file for your app.
Step 3 : Upload the Downloaded file by Transporter
Transporter is the simple and easy way to deliver content to Apple. Easily send apps, music, movies, TV shows, or books for distribution on the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, Apple Books, or iTunes Store.Simply drag and drop your content into Transporter to get started
Transporter Link : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/transporter/id1450874784?mt=12
After uploading the build to TestFlight, wait 3-5 minutes then you can see the app in Test flight invite testers and check.
That's it! You've successfully pushed your Expo app to TestFlight. Now you can gather feedback from testers and prepare for the final release on the App Store. Happy testing!
Stay tuned for more tutorials and tips on app development with Expo and React Native!