# App Store Distribution

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This feature is available with the Resign-Plan & Enterprise Plan
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### Requirements: 

* An [App Store Connect Integration](https://docs.getupdraft.com/~/changes/hCUa1az9yKp7rsxQS8yk/dashboard/account/developer-accounts/app-store-connect-api) is configured
* Be an Owner or Admin
* You have already created an app within your Play Store Account
* have already created an app within your Play Store Account once

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iOS file is uploaded per default to Testflight only
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## Upload to the App Store Connect with Updraft

To start uploading a build to the Appstore Connect, go to the Distribution page under *Apps* > *Distribution*. 

1. press on the green *Distribute*-dropdown on the top right and select *App Store.* 
2. Now you can select an App Store Integration, which you want to use to publish your build and then press on *Next.* 
3. The next step is to select the App which you want to distribute. 
4. Press on next and Updraft will check if your app exists on the App Store Connect portal. If Updraft found an App, you can proceed. 
5. Now to the fourth page. Here you have an overview with information. Select your build ( default is the newest ) and upload an [AppStoreInfo.plist](https://help.apple.com/xcode/mac/current/#/deva1f2ab5a2) file. If all info's are correct, you can proceed again. 
6. The last step is to press on the *Send Release-*button. With that, Updraft will upload the build to the App Store Connect portal. 

Great! 


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