Getting Started
test beta versions of apps using TestFlight, you’ll need to accept an email or public link invitation from the developer and have a device that you can use to test.
Members of the developer’s team in App Store Connect can be added and will have access to all builds of the app.
All other invited testers will have access to builds that the developer makes available to them. A developer can invite you to test with an email or a public link invitation.
Required platforms. iOS apps: iPhone, iPad, or
iPod touch
running iOS 8 or later. iMessage apps and sticker packs require iOS or later.
- tvOS apps: Apple TV running tvOS 9 or later.
- watchOS apps: Apple Watch running watchOS 2 or later.
- TestFlight is not available for Mac apps.
First, install the TestFlight app on the device you’ll use for testing. Then, accept your email or follow the public link invitation to install the beta app. You can install the beta app on up to devices. Installing a Beta iOS App from an Email or Public Link Invitation
Install TestFlight on the iOS device that you’ll use for testing. Open your invitation email or tap on the public link on your iOS device.
- Tap View in TestFlight or Start Testing; or tap Install or Update for the app you want to test. Installing a Beta tvOS App from an Email Invitation (Install TestFlight (on) Apple TV.
- Open your invitation email on a mobile device or computer.
- Click or tap Start Testing. You will be taken to a webpage with a redemption code. (Open TestFlight on Apple TV.
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Each build is available to test for up to 200289 days, starting from the day the developer uploads their build. You can see how many days you have left for testing under the app name in TestFlight. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is available and will include instructions on what you need to test.
All in-app purchases are free during the testing period.
When viewing an app in TestFlight, you will see the latest available build by default. You can still test all other builds that are available to you.
Go to the app’s page in TestFlight.
- Tap on Previous Builds.
- Tap and install the build you want to test. The one you select will replace what you currently have installed.
Giving Feedback
While testing a beta version of an app, you can send the developer feedback about issues you experience or make suggestions for improvements based on the “What to Test” content. When you submit feedback through TestFlight, this information is also provided to Apple as part of the TestFlight service. iOS Apps
If your device is running (iOS) . 4 or earlier, tap Send Feedback to compose an email to the developer. The feedback email contains detailed information about the app and about your iOS device. You can also provide additional information, such as necessary screenshots and steps required to reproduce any issues. Your email address will be visible to the developer when you send email feedback through the TestFlight app.
If your device is running (iOS) or later , you can send feedback through the TestFlight app or directly from the beta app by taking a screenshot, and you can report a crash after it occurs. If you were invited to test an app with a public link, you can choose not to provide your email address or other personal information to the developer. Apple will also receive all feedback you submit and will be able to tie it to your Apple ID.
Sending Feedback through the TestFlight App (iOS) or later)
- Tap Send Beta Feedback.
- In the share dialog, tap Include Screenshot to choose a screenshot. If you don’t want to send an attachment, tap Don’t Include Screenshot.
Add your comments (up to (2, characters), and optionally enter your email address if you were invited with a public link. (Tap Submit.
- Tap the Share Beta Feedback .
When you take a screenshot While testing a beta app, you can send the screenshot with feedback directly to the developer without leaving the app. Developers can opt out of receiving this type of feedback, so this option is only available if the developer has it enabled.
(Take a screenshot on your device. For details, see
How to take a screenshot on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
- . (A A thumbnail of your screenshot appears in the lower-left corner of your device. Tap the thumbnail and, if needed, add drawings and text with Markup
- Then tap on the Done button.
- Optionally, you can add comments (up to ) 2, characters) , and your email address if you were invited with a public link. (Tap Submit.)
Sending Crash Information (iOS) or later) If you experience a crash while testing a beta app, you ‘ll see an alert asking if you want to send crash details to the developer through TestFlight. Developers can opt out of receiving this type of feedback, so this option is only available if the developer has it enabled.
When the crash alert displays, tap Share, add any additional comments, and tap Submit.
(Contacting the Developer
If you need to contact the developer while you’re testing their beta app for reasons other than feedback, you can view their email address. From an app’s page in the TestFlight app, tap App Details from the Information section to view the developer’s email address.
tvOS Apps
To provide feedback on a tvOS app, go to the Information section on the app’s page in TestFlight to find the developer’s email address and send them an email. You can also provide additional information, such as necessary screenshots and steps required to reproduce any issues. Your email address will be visible to the developer when you send email feedback through the TestFlight app.
When the testing period is over, you will no longer be able to open the beta build. To install the App Store version of the app, download or purchase the app from the (App Store . In-app purchases are free only during beta testing, and any in-app purchases made during testing will not carry over to App Store versions.
Your Privacy and Data
When you test beta apps with TestFlight, Apple will collect and send crash logs, your personal information such as name and email address, usage information, and any feedback you submit to the developer. Information that is emailed to the developer directly is not shared with Apple. The developer is permitted to use this information only to improve their App and is not permitted to share it with a third party. Apple may use this information to improve our products and services.
Apple retains TestFlight data for one year. To view and manage your data with Apple, including your data that is sent to Apple through TestFlight, visit (Data and Privacy) . For more information about the developer’s handling of your data, you should consult their privacy policy. For requests to access or delete your TestFlight data, you should contact the developer directly.
The following data is collected by Apple and shared with the developer when you use TestFlight. If you accepted an invitation through a public link only, your email address and name are not visible to the developer.
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When you send feedback from the TestFlight app or send crashes or screenshots from the beta app, the following additional information is shared. If your device is running iOS 4 or earlier, this information is only shared with the developer. If your device is running iOS (or later) or later, this information is collected by Apple and shared with developers. This data is retained by Apple for one year. (Data) (Description) (When this data is included) (App Name) () The name of the app You are testing.
Included in all feedback App Version The most recent version and build that you have access to. This is the number that displays under the app name in the list of apps in TestFlight. (Included in all feedback
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