Mobile App Management
Set up your iOS mobile app and connect it to your Apple Developer account through our streamlined wizard flow. Configure your app listing, purchases, push notifications, and deploy to TestFlight in minutes.
You'll need an active Apple Developer account and access to App Store Connect. If you don't have one, enroll at developer.apple.com.
Overview
The setup wizard consists of four steps:
- Developer Access - Connect your Apple Developer account
- App Listing - Select or create your app
- Purchase Setup - Configure in-app purchases
- Push Notifications - Set up push notification keys
After completing all steps, your app will be automatically added to TestFlight.
Getting Started
- Go to Settings > Mobile Management in the Creator App
- Click "Add New" and select iOS
- Follow the wizard steps below
Step 1: Developer Access

What You Need
- P8 Key File: App Store Connect API key (.p8 file)
- Issuer ID: Found in App Store Connect under Users and Access > Keys
- Key ID: Associated with your P8 key
How to Get Your Credentials
- Log into App Store Connect
- Go to Users and Access > Keys
- Create a new key (if needed):
- Click the "+" button
- Select "App Store Connect API"
- Download the .p8 file immediately (you can only download it once)
- Note the Key ID
- Find your Issuer ID at the top of the Keys page
Tip: Keep your P8 key secure - you can only download it once.
Click "Verify" to test the connection, then "Continue" to proceed.
Step 2: App Listing

Choose Your App
- Select Existing App: Choose from apps already in your Apple Developer account
- Create New App: Enter a unique bundle ID (e.g.,
com.yourcompany.appname)
Bundle ID Requirements
- Format: Reverse domain notation (e.g.,
com.company.appname) - Must be unique and cannot be changed after creation
- Must match your registered bundle IDs in Apple Developer
Click "Verify" to confirm, then "Continue" to proceed.
Step 3: Purchase Setup

What You Need
- Vendor Number: Found in App Store Connect under Payments and Financial Reports
How to Get Your Vendor Number
- Log into App Store Connect
- Go to Payments and Financial Reports
- Your vendor number is displayed at the top of the page
What Happens
After entering your vendor number and clicking "Verify", the system will:
- Validate your vendor number
- Generate a unique purchase server URL for your app
Important: Save the purchase server URL - you'll need it for your app configuration.
Click "Continue" to proceed.
Step 4: Push Notifications

What You Need
- APNS Key File: Apple Push Notification service key (.p8 file)
- Key ID: Associated with your APNS key
How to Get Your APNS Key
- Log into developer.apple.com
- Go to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles > Keys
- Create a new key (if needed):
- Click the "+" button
- Enable "Apple Push Notifications service (APNs)"
- Download the .p8 file immediately (you can only download it once)
- Note the Key ID
Note: This can be the same key from Step 1 if it has APNS permissions, or a separate key.
Click "Verify" to test the configuration, then "Continue" to complete setup.
Setup Complete

After completing all four steps, your app setup is complete. The system will:
- Validate all configurations
- Deploy your app to TestFlight
- Prepare your app build for distribution
Deploying to TestFlight
Once all required configurations are complete:
- Review the configuration checklist
- Click "Deploy to TestFlight"
- Monitor deployment status in your Mobile Management dashboard
Tip: Initial builds may take 15-30 minutes to process.
Managing Your App

After setup, view your app details from the Mobile Management dashboard. The app details page shows:
- Connection status
- Links to manage your app in App Store Connect
- Configuration overview
- Quick actions for editing settings and managing testers
Next Steps in App Store Connect
While FrontRow handles the technical integration, you'll need to complete your App Store listing in App Store Connect:
- Complete your app's listing (descriptions, screenshots, metadata)
- Set pricing and availability
- Provide app review information
- Submit your first build
What's Next?
- Channel Management - Configure your channel settings
- Monetization - Set up subscriptions and purchases
- Analytics - Track your app performance
- Onboarding Checklist - Complete other setup tasks
Need help? Contact our creator support team for assistance.