Troubleshooting
Every entry: symptom → cause → fix. Free accounts can open 3 sample entries — Pro unlocks all 24.
Build & upload
- No signing certificate "iOS Distribution" foundPRO
- Provisioning profile doesn't include signing certificate / doesn't match bundle identifierPRO
- ITMS-90683: Missing purpose string in Info.plist — "Invalid Bundle" email after uploadfree
- Build uploaded successfully but never appears in App Store Connect / TestFlightfree
- ITMS-90717: Invalid App Store Icon — can't contain an alpha channel or transparencyPRO
- Redundant Binary Upload / "bundle version must be higher than the previously uploaded version" (ITMS-90061)PRO
- EAS build fails: "You already have a current iOS Distribution certificate" / distribution certificate limit reachedPRO
- Transporter / altool sign-in fails: "Unable to authenticate" or repeated password rejectionPRO
Review rejections
- Rejected — Guideline 2.1: app crashed / incomplete / placeholder content during review2.1PRO
- Rejected — Guideline 2.3.10: screenshots or metadata don't match the app2.3.10PRO
- Rejected — Guideline 4.3(a)/(b): spam, app too similar to other apps4.3PRO
- Rejected — Guideline 5.1.1: forced registration / permission requests without justification5.1.1PRO
- Rejected — Guideline 3.1.1: digital goods sold outside In-App Purchase3.1.1PRO
- Rejected — Guideline 4.8: third-party login offered without Sign in with Apple (or equivalent)4.8PRO
- Rejected — Guideline 2.1: "We were unable to sign in" / demo account credentials missing or not working2.1PRO
- Rejected — Guideline 5.1.1(v): app supports account creation but offers no in-app account deletion5.1.1PRO
Account & business
- D-U-N-S number request stuck / company not found in Apple's D-U-N-S lookupPRO
- Apple Developer Program enrollment stuck on "pending" for daysPRO
- Paid Apps Agreement signed, banking + tax done — but status still not "Active" and IAPs stuck at "Missing Metadata"free
- App Store Connect: "The App Name you entered is already being used"PRO
- Bank account stuck "Pending Verification" in App Store Connect, blocking paid apps and IAPPRO
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