Testing Apps with TestFlight
Help developers test beta versions of their apps and App Clips using the TestFlight phầm mềm. Download TestFlight on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Watch, and iMessage. Apple Vision Pro will already have TestFlight installed.
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Getting started
To test beta versions of apps and App Clips using TestFlight, you’ll need lớn accept an tin nhắn or public liên kết invitation from the developer and have a device that you can use lớn test. You’ll be able lớn access the builds that the developer makes available lớn you.
If you’re a thành viên of the developer’s team, the developer can give you access lớn all builds or certain builds
Required platforms
- iOS or iPadOS apps: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 or later. App Clips require iOS 14 or iPadOS 14, or later.
- macOS apps: Mac running macOS 12 or later.
- tvOS apps: Apple TV running tvOS 13 or later.
- visionOS apps: Apple Vision Pro running visionOS 1 or later.
- watchOS apps: Apple Watch running watchOS 6 or later.
Available languages
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS
Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (U.K.), English (U.S.), Finnish, French, French (Canada), German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
visionOS
English (U.S.)
Installing and testing beta apps
Each build is available lớn test for up lớn 90 days, starting from the day the developer uploads their build. You can see how many days you have left for testing under the phầm mềm name in TestFlight. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is available and will include instructions on what you need lớn test. Alternatively, with TestFlight 3 or later, you can turn on automatic updates lớn have the latest beta builds install automatically.
When the testing period is over, you'll no longer be able lớn open the beta build. To install the App Store version of the phầm mềm, tải về or purchase the phầm mềm from the App Store. In-app purchases are không tính tiền only during beta testing, and any in-app purchases made during testing will not carry over lớn App Store versions.
Note: To automatically tải về additional in-app nội dung and assets in the background once a beta phầm mềm is installed in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or macOS 13, turn on Additional In-App Content in your App Store settings for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Installation
To get started, install TestFlight on the device you’ll use for testing. Then, accept your tin nhắn invitation or follow the public liên kết invitation lớn install the beta phầm mềm. You can install the beta phầm mềm on up lớn 30 devices.
Note: Managed Apple IDs can't be used lớn test builds.
Installing a beta iOS or iPadOS phầm mềm via tin nhắn or public liên kết invitation
- Install TestFlight on the iOS or iPadOS device that you’ll use for testing.
- Open your tin nhắn invitation and tap "View in TestFlight" or tap the public liên kết on your device.
- If you’re a new tester for the phầm mềm, tap Accept.
- Tap Install lớn install the phầm mềm on your device.
- If you’re a returning tester, tap Update or Open.
Installing a beta macOS phầm mềm via tin nhắn or public liên kết invitation
- Install TestFlight on the Mac that you’ll use for testing.
- Open your tin nhắn invitation and click "View in TestFlight" or click the public liên kết on your Mac.
- If you’re a new tester for the phầm mềm, click Accept.
- Click Install lớn install the phầm mềm on your device.
- If you’re a returning tester, click Update or Open.
Installing a beta tvOS phầm mềm via tin nhắn invitation
- Install TestFlight on Apple TV.
- Open your tin nhắn invitation on a mobile device or computer.
- Tap or click "View in TestFlight". You'll be taken lớn a trang web page with a redemption code.
- Open TestFlight on Apple TV.
- Go lớn Redeem and enter the redemption code.
Installing a beta tvOS phầm mềm via public liên kết invitation
- Install TestFlight on an iOS or iPadOS device and Apple TV where you can sign in lớn the same App Store trương mục.
- Tap the public liên kết on your device.
- Tap Accept for the phầm mềm you want lớn test.
- Open TestFlight on Apple TV. You must be signed in lớn the same App Store trương mục you used on your device.
- Install the phầm mềm you want lớn test.
Installing a beta visionOS phầm mềm via tin nhắn or public liên kết invitation
- Open your tin nhắn invitation and touch "View in TestFlight" or touch the public liên kết on your device.
- If you’re a new tester for the phầm mềm, touch Accept.
- Touch Install lớn install the phầm mềm on your device.
- If you’re a returning tester, touch Update or Open.
Installing a beta watchOS phầm mềm via tin nhắn or public liên kết invitation
- Install TestFlight on the iOS device paired with the Apple Watch that you’ll use for testing.
- Open your tin nhắn invitation and tap "View in TestFlight" or tap on the public liên kết on your iOS device.
- If you’re a new tester for the phầm mềm, tap Accept.
- If you're testing an phầm mềm that’s for Apple Watch only, tap "Install" from the Apps list.
- If the phầm mềm is an iOS phầm mềm that includes an Apple Watch phầm mềm, install the iOS phầm mềm first, then go lớn the App Details page in the Information section. If the Apple Watch phầm mềm is available and compatible with your watch, there will be a button lớn install, update, or open it.
Testing
Testing iMessage apps (iOS or iPadOS 10, or later)
- Install TestFlight on the iOS or iPadOS device that you’ll use for testing.
- Open your tin nhắn invitation and tap “View in TestFlight” or tap the public liên kết on your iOS device.
- If you’re a new tester for the phầm mềm, tap Accept.
- Tap Install lớn install the phầm mềm on your device.
- If you’re a returning tester, tap Update or Open.
If you’re testing an iOS phầm mềm that includes an iMessage phầm mềm, launch the beta phầm mềm from the trang chủ Screen.
If you’re testing an phầm mềm that’s for iMessage only or a sticker pack, launch it from within Messages.
Testing beta App Clips (iOS or iPadOS 14, or later)
After accepting your tin nhắn or public liên kết invitation lớn test the phầm mềm, you’ll see the option lớn test the App video clip in TestFlight. You can install either the phầm mềm or the App video clip on your device (but not both at once), and can replace one with the other at any time. If the phầm mềm is installed on your device, testing the App video clip will replace the phầm mềm and some phầm mềm data may be lost. You can reinstall the phầm mềm by tapping Install on the app’s page in TestFlight.
- Install TestFlight on the iOS or iPadOS device that you’ll use for testing.
- Open your tin nhắn invitation and tap “View in TestFlight” or tap the public liên kết on your iOS device.
- If you’re a new tester for the phầm mềm, tap Accept.
- Tap Install lớn install the phầm mềm on your device.
- Go lớn the app’s page in TestFlight.
- In the App Clips section, tap TEST next lớn the beta App video clip you want lớn test.
Managing automatic updates
After installing TestFlight 3 or later for iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS, TestFlight for visionOS, or TestFlight for macOS, you’ll be prompted lớn turn on automatic updates. This allows the latest available beta builds lớn install automatically. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is installed on your device. Automatic updates can be turned off at any time.
Use TestFlight lớn change automatic update settings for all of the beta apps you’re testing using TestFlight:
Note: This setting will apply lớn all new beta phầm mềm builds. Beta apps that have automatic updates phối at the individual phầm mềm level won’t be affected
TestFlight for iOS or iPadOS
- Open TestFlight and tap Settings in the top right.
- Tap Automatic Updates for New Apps.
- Tap On or Off.
TestFlight for macOS
- Open TestFlight and choose Preferences from the TestFlight thực đơn.
- Under General, select Automatic Updates for New Apps.
TestFlight for tvOS
- Open TestFlight and click the Settings tab at the top.
- Select Automatic Updates
- Turn Automatic Updates On or Off
TestFlight for visionOS
- Open TestFlight and from the bottom left, touch open your profile.
- Under App Settings, touch Automatic Updates for New Apps lớn turn it on or off.
Use TestFlight lớn change automatic update settings for individual beta apps you’re testing:
TestFlight for iOS or iPadOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Under App Information, turn Automatic Updates On or Off.
TestFlight for visionOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Under App Settings, touch Automatic Updates lớn turn it on or off.
TestFlight for macOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Under App Settings, select Automatic Updates.
TestFlight for tvOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Under the phầm mềm icon, click More.
- Click Turn On Automatic Updates or Turn Off Automatic Updates.
Testing builds from previous versions and build groups
When viewing an phầm mềm in TestFlight, you'll see the latest available build by mặc định. You can still test all other builds that are available lớn you.
If you already have the App Store version of the phầm mềm installed on your device, the beta version of the phầm mềm will replace it. After you tải về the beta phầm mềm, you’ll see an orange dot next lớn its name that identifies it as a beta.
When you accept a TestFlight invitation through a public liên kết, your name and tin nhắn address aren’t visible lớn the developer. However, they’ll be able lớn see your number of sessions and crashes, the day you installed their phầm mềm, and the latest installed version.
TestFlight for iOS and iPadOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Tap Previous Builds or, if you're using Xcode Cloud, tap Versions and Build Groups.
- Tap either the Versions tab or Build Groups tab, then tap and install the build you want lớn test. The build you choose will replace what's currently installed.
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TestFlight for macOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Next lớn Build Information, click View Previous Builds or, if you're using Xcode Cloud, click Versions and Build Groups.
- Click either the Versions or Build Groups tab, then select and install the build you want lớn test. The build you choose will replace what’s currently installed.
TestFlight for tvOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Select View Previous Builds or, if you're using Xcode Cloud, click Versions and Build Groups.
- Click the Versions tab or the Build Groups tab, then select and install the build you want lớn test. The build you choose will replace what’s currently installed.
TestFlight for visionOS
- Open TestFlight and go lớn the app’s page.
- Next lớn Build Information, touch View Previous Builds.
- Touch either the Versions tab or Build Groups tab, then touch Install next lớn the build you want lớn test. The build you choose will replace what's currently installed.
Giving feedback
While testing a beta version of an phầm mềm or App video clip, you can send the developer feedback about issues you experience or make suggestions for improvements based on the “What lớn Test” nội dung. Feedback you submit through TestFlight is also provided lớn Apple as part of the TestFlight service.
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS apps
You can send feedback through the TestFlight phầm mềm or directly from the beta phầm mềm or beta App video clip by taking a screenshot, and you can report a crash after it occurs. If you were invited lớn test an phầm mềm with a public liên kết, you can choose not lớn provide your tin nhắn address or other personal information lớn the developer. Apple will also receive all feedback you submit and will be able lớn tie it lớn your Apple ID.
Sending feedback through the TestFlight app
For iOS or iPadOS:
- Open the TestFlight phầm mềm on your device.
- From the Apps list, tap the phầm mềm you want lớn send feedback for.
- Tap Send Beta Feedback.
- In the share dialog, tap Include Screenshot lớn choose a screenshot. If you don’t want lớn send an attachment, tap Don't Include Screenshot.
- Add your comments (up lớn 4,000 characters), and optionally enter your tin nhắn address if you were invited with a public liên kết.
- Tap Submit.
For iOS 12.4 or earlier:
If your device is running iOS 12.4 or earlier, tap Send Beta Feedback lớn compose an tin nhắn lớn the developer. The feedback tin nhắn contains detailed information about the beta phầm mềm and about your iOS device. You can also provide additional information, such as necessary screenshots and steps required lớn reproduce any issues. Your tin nhắn address will be visible lớn the developer when you send tin nhắn feedback through the TestFlight phầm mềm even if you were invited through a public liên kết.
For visionOS:
- Open the TestFlight phầm mềm on your device.
- From the Apps list in the sidebar, touch the phầm mềm you want lớn send feedback for.
- Touch Send Feedback.
- In the feedback dialog that appears, add your comments (up lớn 4,000 characters) by touching the Feedback text field.
- Optionally, attach a screenshot by touching Attach Screenshot.
- Pinch Submit.
For macOS:
- Open the TestFlight phầm mềm on your Mac.
- From the Apps list in the sidebar, select the phầm mềm you want lớn send feedback for.
- Click Send Beta Feedback.
- In the feedback dialog that appears, add your comments (up lớn 4,000 characters), and optionally enter your tin nhắn address if you were invited with a public liên kết.
- Optionally, attach a screenshot by clicking Attach Screenshot.
- Click Submit.
Note: You can drag and drop screenshots into the feedback text field.
Sending feedback through the beta app
When you take a screenshot while testing a beta phầm mềm or beta App video clip, you can send the screenshot with feedback directly lớn the developer without leaving the phầm mềm or App video clip Experience. Developers can opt out of receiving this type of feedback, ví this option is only available if the developer has it enabled.
For iOS or iPadOS:
- Take a screenshot on your device. For details on how lớn take screenshots, see Take a screenshot on your iPhone, Take a screenshot on your iPad, and Take a screenshot on your iPod touch.
- 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 Done.
- Tap Share Beta Feedback.
- Optionally, you can add comments (up lớn 4,000 characters), and your tin nhắn address if you were invited with a public liên kết.
- Tap Submit.
For macOS:
- Take a screenshot on your Mac. For details on how lớn take screenshots, visit Take a screenshot on your Mac.
- A thumbnail of your screenshot appears in the lower-right corner of your Mac. Click the thumbnail lớn open the Quick Look window and, if needed, add drawings and text with Markup.
- From the Share thực đơn in the Quick Look window, click Send Beta Feedback.
- Optionally, you can add comments (up lớn 4,000 characters), and your tin nhắn address if you were invited with a public liên kết.
- Click Submit
Sending crash information
If you experience a crash while testing a beta phầm mềm or beta App video clip, you’ll receive an alert asking if you want lớn send crash details lớn the developer through TestFlight. Developers can opt out of receiving this type of feedback, ví this option is only available if the developer has it enabled.
When a crash alert displays for TestFlight for iOS or iPadOS, tap Share, add any additional comments, then tap Submit.
When a crash alert displays for TestFlight for macOS, click Report, add any additional comments, then click OK, Send, or Reopen.
When a crash alert displays for TestFlight for visionOS, touch Share, add any additional comments, then pinch Submit.
tvOS apps
To provide feedback on a tvOS phầm mềm, open TestFlight, go lớn app’s page, go lớn the Information section lớn view the developer's tin nhắn address, and send them an tin nhắn. Provide as much information as you can, including screenshots and steps required lớn reproduce any issues you encountered. Please note that your tin nhắn address will be visible lớn the developer when you send tin nhắn feedback through TestFlight.
Contacting the developer
If you need lớn liên hệ the developer while you’re testing their beta phầm mềm for reasons other kêu ca feedback, you can view their tin nhắn address. In TestFlight, go lớn the app’s page, go lớn the Information section, and tap App Details lớn view the developer’s tin nhắn address.
Opting out from testing
If you don’t accept your tin nhắn invitation, the beta phầm mềm won’t be installed, you won’t be listed as a tester, and Apple won’t take any action with respect lớn your tin nhắn address. Additionally, you can unsubscribe using the liên kết at the bottom of the invitation tin nhắn lớn notify the developer that you’d lượt thích lớn be removed from their list. If you accepted the invitation and no longer wish lớn test the phầm mềm, you can delete yourself as a tester by visiting the app’s Information page in TestFlight and tapping Stop Testing.
Your Privacy and Data
When you test beta apps or beta App Clips with TestFlight, Apple will collect and send crash logs, your personal information such as name and tin nhắn address, usage information, and any feedback you submit lớn the developer. Information that is emailed lớn the developer directly is not shared with Apple. The developer is permitted lớn use this information only lớn improve their App and is not permitted lớn share it with a third các buổi party. Apple may use this information lớn improve the TestFlight phầm mềm and detect and prevent fraud.
Apple retains TestFlight data for one year. To view and manage your data with Apple, including your data that is sent lớn Apple through TestFlight, visit Data and Privacy. For more information about how the developer handles your data, consult their privacy policy. To request access lớn or deletion of your TestFlight data, liên hệ the developer directly.
Information shared by using TestFlight
The following data is collected by Apple and shared with the developer when you use TestFlight. If you accepted an invitation through a public liên kết only, your tin nhắn address and name are not visible lớn the developer.
Data | Description |
---|---|
Email Address | The tin nhắn address with which you were invited lớn test the phầm mềm. This may or may not be the same as the Apple ID associated with your device. If you were invited with a public liên kết, your tin nhắn address is not shared with the developer. |
Name | Your first and last name as entered by the developer when they invited you lớn test the phầm mềm using your tin nhắn address. If you were invited with a public liên kết, your name is not shared with the developer. |
Invitation Type | Whether you were invited by tin nhắn or through a public liên kết. |
Status | The status of your invitation: Invited, Accepted, or Installed. This status is refreshed when you accept or install a beta build. |
Installs | The number of times you've installed a beta build. |
Sessions | The number of times you've used a beta build. |
Crashes | The number of crashes per beta build. |
Data shared when sending feedback
When you send feedback through TestFlight or send crash reports or screenshots from the beta phầm mềm, the following additional information is shared. This information is collected by Apple and shared with developers. Apple retains the data for one year.
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Data | Description |
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App Name | The name of the phầm mềm you are testing. |
App Version | The most recent version and build that you have access lớn. This is the number that displays under the phầm mềm name in the list of apps in TestFlight. |
Installed App Version | The version and build you have installed on your device. |
Device | The model of your device. |
iOS Version | The version of iOS your device is running. |
visionOS Version | The version of visionOS your device is running. |
macOS Version | The version of macOS your device is running. |
Language | Your device language. |
Carrier | Your wireless service provider. |
Time Zone | The time zone your device is phối lớn. |
Architecture | The type of Central Processing Unit (CPU) for your device. |
Connection Type | Whether you were connected lớn Wi-Fi, cellular, or not connected at the time that the feedback was sent, and your network type. |
Paired Apple Watch | The model and watchOS version of the paired Apple Watch, if applicable. |
Screenshots | The screenshots you shared when providing feedback. |
Comments | The comments you shared when providing feedback. |
App Uptime | The length of time the phầm mềm was open and running at the time the feedback was sent. |
Disk Free | The amount of disk space you had available when you sent feedback. |
Battery | Your battery level at the time the feedback was sent. |
Screen Resolution | The screen resolution of your device. |
Crash Logs | Symbolicated crash logs. This includes information about how long the phầm mềm was running before it crashed. |
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