Introduction
Preparing for a branded app submission in Swapcard Studio requires gathering essential details and files. This guide walks you through everything you’ll need to submit your app for both iOS and Android platforms, from Apple Developer credentials to Google Play assets.
Following these steps carefully ensures a smooth submission process, allowing you to avoid delays and optimize visibility.
Required Information from the Client for iOS:
Entity Name:The legal name of your organization.
Team ID: Your Apple Developer Team ID.
API Key ID: The key identifier in the App Store.
Issuer ID: Your API key issuer ID.
API Key (.p8 file): The API key file for authentication.
Push Key ID: The key identifier for push notifications.
Push Key (.p8 file): The file used to manage push notifications.
Information to upload in Swapcard Studio:
Prepare additional details for both iOS and Android platforms:
On iOS:
Description for iOS: The app’s description as it will appear on the App Store
Keywords for iOS: Keywords that will improve your app’s discoverability.
Website URL: Provide your own support and marketing URLs for the app.
Please note that this URL should not be the Swapcard event URL.
On Android:
Play Store Banner: The banner image for your app on the Google Play Store.
Service Account Key: The Google Play service account key used for app submission.
To see how to create the service account key, please refer to this help article.
Tasks Managed by Swapcard
To make the submission process seamless:
Screenshots: Our team will handle taking the necessary screenshots for the App Store and Google Play.
Submission Process: Swapcard will handle all the submissions for both stores, including dealing with any rejections or errors.
Important considerations:
Make sure that the website URL provided for the app is specific to your organization and not the Swapcard event URL.
If you have questions about creating the Service Account Key, please check our help article.
Always ensure that all details are accurately filled in before submission to avoid delays.
With all the required information ready, the app submission process becomes efficient and stress-free. Double-check each item on this list to ensure all details are accurate before submitting, and rely on Swapcard for ongoing support with the final submission and troubleshooting.