# iOS App Distribution & Best Practices

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## [Errata for iOS App Distribution & Best Practices, 1st ed](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/errata-for-ios-app-distribution-best-practices-1st-ed/127270)

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**Author:** [@mandafrederick](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/mandafrederick)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/errata-for-ios-app-distribution-best-practices-1st-ed/127270 "2021-07-01T14:51:41Z")

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Creating this forum to catch any bugs and typos in the 1st Edition of iOS App Distribution & Best Practices.

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## [About the iOS App Distribution & Best Practices category](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/about-the-ios-app-distribution-best-practices-category/127269)

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**Author:** [@mandafrederick](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/mandafrederick)\
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(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d…

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## [Chapter 12 Fastlane](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/chapter-12-fastlane/190333)

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**Author:** [@marvmax](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/marvmax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/chapter-12-fastlane/190333 "2023-08-12T15:29:19Z")

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I finally got Fastlane loaded which took a long while. I went to run the first example with fast lane and I get an error \[!\] Could not find lane ‘ios build’. Available lanes: ios custom\_lane

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## [Second edition?](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/second-edition/182622)

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**Author:** [@spencerfeng](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/spencerfeng)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/second-edition/182622 "2023-04-17T17:02:17Z")

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Are we getting a second edition for this book?

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## [Chapter 2 App Connect giving an error](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/chapter-2-app-connect-giving-an-error/186265)

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**Author:** [@marvmax](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/marvmax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/chapter-2-app-connect-giving-an-error/186265 "2023-04-14T00:36:00Z")

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When I accept the default I get the error App record creation failed due to request containing an attribute already in use. The App Name you entered is already being used. If you have trademark rights to this name and …

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## [TestFlight redemption codes](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/testflight-redemption-codes/142867)

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**Author:** [@ckrutsinger](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/ckrutsinger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/testflight-redemption-codes/142867 "2023-04-07T06:59:44Z")

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The book says that if you open the TestFlight invitation email on a desktop a redemption code will be displayed. As of today, that is not happening on my mac. The page displayed says: You have been invited to a TestFli…

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## [Documentation on the Apple Developer Store](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/documentation-on-the-apple-developer-store/160062)

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**Author:** [@bryanschmiedeler](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/bryanschmiedeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/documentation-on-the-apple-developer-store/160062 "2021-12-13T14:40:48Z")

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I am looking for a book or web site which contains an overview of the Apple Developer Account. Things I am interested in are… The different kind of accounts and their costs. Costs of different kinds of membership. Bes…

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## [Can't finish archiving (Ch5 page 106)](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/cant-finish-archiving-ch5-page-106/175914)

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**Author:** [@og1](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/og1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/cant-finish-archiving-ch5-page-106/175914 "2022-07-30T16:04:54Z")

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Hi, I am trying to complete the section “Creating an ad hoc build” in chapter 5 (page 105/106). I’ve downloaded the resource file and proceeded with the changements in Signing & Capabilities tab as indicated. Once I hi…

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## [Do I have an Account Manager role?](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/do-i-have-an-account-manager-role/172441)

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**Author:** [@tchelyzt](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/tchelyzt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/do-i-have-an-account-manager-role/172441 "2022-06-05T11:11:42Z")

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I’ve been developing apps for my own consumption/amusement for a while and running them on the simulator. These were loaded using an account based on my AppleID but I had not subscribed to the Developer Programme and my …

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## [Adding a trusted phone number to a Corporate Apple Developer Account?](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/adding-a-trusted-phone-number-to-a-corporate-apple-developer-account/160745)

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**Author:** [@bryanschmiedeler](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/bryanschmiedeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/adding-a-trusted-phone-number-to-a-corporate-apple-developer-account/160745 "2021-12-20T19:37:30Z")

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My company has an Apple Developer Account (which has the Account Holder role) to which I have access. I have possession of an iPad which is signed in with the the Apple ID which is the Account Holder. I use this account…

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## [Using p12 certificate](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/using-p12-certificate/149535)

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**Author:** [@kguanilo16](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/kguanilo16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/using-p12-certificate/149535 "2021-10-08T17:42:52Z")

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Hi, first I want to say that I’m really enjoying this book. I have a question about p12 certificates. When is it needed and how to use it? Thanks a lot.

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## [Storing Secrets](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/storing-secrets/146967)

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**Author:** [@blacklane](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/blacklane)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/storing-secrets/146967 "2021-08-27T12:28:44Z")

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Hello, In chapter 11 storing secrets in configuration files it is advised to keep the file outside of version control and each developer would have a local copy of this and keep the keys. How would this work when we rel…

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## [App Store connect 2FA - Fastlane](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/app-store-connect-2fa-fastlane/146970)

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**Author:** [@blacklane](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/blacklane)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/app-store-connect-2fa-fastlane/146970 "2021-08-27T10:41:22Z")

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Hello, What would be the best approach when using Fastlane and having enabled 2FA in the App Store connect? Thanks in advance!

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## [Can we have a section about distribution of an app with app extensions?](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/can-we-have-a-section-about-distribution-of-an-app-with-app-extensions/139186)

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**Author:** [@spencerfeng](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/spencerfeng)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/can-we-have-a-section-about-distribution-of-an-app-with-app-extensions/139186 "2021-07-10T01:12:30Z")

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Hi there, This book is very resourceful and I found it very helpful. However, it does not cover the distribution of an app with app extensions? For example, currently, I am working on an iPhone app which has an iMessag…

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## [Publication Styles?](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/publication-styles/142040)

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**Author:** [@mcm30114](https://forums.kodeco.com/u/mcm30114)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.kodeco.com/t/publication-styles/142040 "2021-07-01T22:48:21Z")

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What tool was used to publish in this format – looks a lot like DOCUSAURUS. is there any plans to publish this on an ePub / PDF formats? Thanks Mike
