Sharing the API key is crucial as it improves app performance through app updates, strengthens app security, and streamlines app management. This help document provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to create and share the API key for iOS apps.
Step 1: Log in to App Store Connect account.
Step 2: Click on Users and Access.
Step 3: Click on the Integrations tab.
Step 4: Under Keys, choose App Store Connect API, and click on the + button.
Step 5: The Generate API Key popup will appear.
Step 6: Input Vajro Mobile App Builder as the name for the API key.
Step 7: Under Access, select the Admin role for the key and click Generate.
Step 8: The new key's name, KEY ID, download link, and other information will appear.
Step 9: Copy the Issuer ID and KEY ID. Note that this will be required during the key submission.
Step 10: Save the API key as a .p8 file by clicking the Download button.
Step 11: Navigate to the Business tab
Step 12: Copy the 8 digit Vendor#. It should be there right next to your business name & address. Note that this will be required during the key submission.
Step 13: Upload these via Vajro Admin dashboard:
a) Issuer ID and KEY ID copied in Step 9
b) API key downloaded as a p8 file in Step 10
c) Vendor# copied in Step 12
If you have any questions or need any assistance in performing the steps, please reach out to us at [email protected].