# TestApp.io Help Center

> Documentation and guides for TestApp.io, a mobile app distribution and QA platform for iOS and Android development teams.

## About TestApp.io

TestApp.io helps mobile development teams distribute builds, manage QA testing, and ship apps faster. Core capabilities include:

- iOS (IPA) and Android (APK) app distribution to testers
- Built-in task management with Kanban board and 2-way Jira/Linear sync
- Blocker tracking to gate releases on critical issues
- Version lifecycle management from development through release
- Release checklists (Playbooks) for App Store and Play Store submissions
- AI-powered QA task generation from release notes
- Real-time activity feed, comments, and team collaboration
- CLI tool (ta-cli) for CI/CD pipeline automation
- Integrations with 10+ CI/CD platforms, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
- Leaderboard and points system to track team participation

## Getting Started

- [Getting Started](https://help.testapp.io/getting-started/): Create your team, upload your first build, invite testers, and start distributing apps in minutes
- [Walkthrough](https://help.testapp.io/walkthrough/): Step-by-step walkthrough covering uploads, sharing, tasks, blockers, and team feedback
- [How to Create a Release](https://help.testapp.io/how-to-create-a-release/): Upload APK or IPA files, add release notes, link to a version, and generate AI tasks
- [How to Share](https://help.testapp.io/how-to-share/): Create and share install links with passwords, expiry dates, and TestFlight support for iOS
- [Install Builds from the Web Portal](https://help.testapp.io/install-from-portal/): Install app builds via QR codes on desktop or tap-to-install on mobile devices
- [TestApp.io Mobile App](https://help.testapp.io/mobile-app-getting-started/): Download the mobile app for one-tap installs, push notifications, task management, and feedback

## Portal Features

- [Home Dashboard](https://help.testapp.io/home-dashboard/): View recent releases, active tasks, team activity, and quick actions at a glance
- [Task Management](https://help.testapp.io/task-management/): Create, assign, and track QA tasks for each release with 2-way Jira and Linear sync
- [AI Task Generation](https://help.testapp.io/ai-task-generation/): Automatically generate testing tasks from release notes using AI
- [Blocker Tracking](https://help.testapp.io/blocker-tracking/): Report critical issues that block releases, assign owners, and gate releases until resolved
- [Version Lifecycle](https://help.testapp.io/version-lifecycle/): Move app versions from development through testing, approval, and release
- [Playbooks](https://help.testapp.io/playbooks/): Build reusable release checklists to standardize your app launch process
- [Launches](https://help.testapp.io/launches/): Monitor App Store and Google Play submissions, track review status and timelines
- [Publishing Destinations](https://help.testapp.io/publishing-destinations/): Set up App Store and Google Play as publishing destinations and track submissions
- [Activity Feed](https://help.testapp.io/activity-feed/): Track every team action in real time, including uploads, installs, and task updates
- [Comments and Collaboration](https://help.testapp.io/comments/): Discuss releases and tasks with threaded comments, @mentions, and emoji reactions
- [Leaderboard](https://help.testapp.io/leaderboard/): Track team participation with points earned for installs, feedback, tasks, and blockers
- [What's New Feature](https://help.testapp.io/whats-new-feature/): Stay up to date with the latest TestApp.io features and platform updates
- [External Storage](https://help.testapp.io/external-storage/): Store builds in your own Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or Backblaze B2 bucket
- [Team Management](https://help.testapp.io/team-management-roles-permissions-inviting-members/): Invite members, assign roles (Owner, Admin, Developer, Tester, Guest), and manage permissions

## CI/CD Integrations

- [ta-cli](https://help.testapp.io/ta-cli/): Install and configure the CLI to upload APK and IPA files from your terminal or any CI/CD pipeline
- [GitHub Actions](https://help.testapp.io/github-action/): Automate uploads with the official TestApp.io GitHub Action on every push or release
- [GitHub Actions + Fastlane](https://help.testapp.io/github-action-with-fastlane-plugin/): Combine GitHub Actions with the Fastlane plugin to build, sign, and upload automatically
- [GitHub Actions + Expo EAS](https://help.testapp.io/github-actions-expo-eas/): Build Expo React Native apps with EAS and upload via GitHub Actions
- [Bitrise](https://help.testapp.io/bitrise/): Automate distribution from Bitrise with workflow configuration for Android and iOS builds
- [CircleCI](https://help.testapp.io/circle-ci/): Automate distribution from CircleCI with orb setup, environment variables, and examples
- [CircleCI + Expo EAS](https://help.testapp.io/circle-ci-expo-eas/): Build Expo React Native apps with EAS on CircleCI and upload to TestApp.io
- [Fastlane Plugin](https://help.testapp.io/fastlane-plugin/): Upload builds from your Fastlane lanes using the official TestApp.io plugin
- [Fastlane iOS Project Setup](https://help.testapp.io/setup-ios-project-for-fastlane/): Set up your iOS project with Fastlane for code signing and automated uploads
- [Jenkins](https://help.testapp.io/jenkins/): Distribute builds from Jenkins with Freestyle and Pipeline project setup including Docker
- [Xcode Cloud](https://help.testapp.io/xcode-cloud/): Upload iOS builds from Xcode Cloud using a post-build script
- [GitLab CI/CD](https://help.testapp.io/gitlab-ci-cd/): Distribute builds from GitLab CI/CD with YAML pipeline examples for ta-cli and Fastlane
- [Azure Pipelines](https://help.testapp.io/azure-pipeline/): Distribute apps from Azure Pipelines with YAML config for automated builds
- [Codemagic](https://help.testapp.io/codemagic/): Distribute builds from Codemagic with post-build upload and tester notifications
- [Travis CI](https://help.testapp.io/travis-ci/): Automate uploads from Travis CI with YAML configuration and deployment examples

## Team Integrations

- [Slack Integration](https://help.testapp.io/slack-integration/): Get real-time notifications for releases, tasks, blockers, and team activity in Slack channels
- [Microsoft Teams](https://help.testapp.io/microsoft-teams/): Receive Adaptive Card alerts for releases, tasks, and blockers via Power Automate webhooks
- [JIRA Integration](https://help.testapp.io/jira-integration/): Connect JIRA for 2-way task sync via Atlassian OAuth, import issues, and track blockers
- [Linear Integration](https://help.testapp.io/linear-integration/): Connect Linear for automatic 2-way task sync, create issues from blockers, and track progress
- [Integration Power Features](https://help.testapp.io/integration-power-features/): Manage Jira and Linear integrations: disable sync, pull tasks, migrate issues, replay history

## iOS Guides

- [Understanding Provisioning Profiles](https://help.testapp.io/understanding-provisioning-profiles-in-app-development/): Learn about Development, Ad Hoc, App Store, and Enterprise profiles for distributing test builds
- [App Store Distribution Profile](https://help.testapp.io/app-store-distribution-profile/): Why App Store profiles cannot install on test devices and what to use instead
- [How to Get UDID](https://help.testapp.io/faq/how-to-get-udid/): Find your iPhone or iPad UDID using Safari, Finder, or a QR code scan
- [Add UDID to Apple Developer Account](https://help.testapp.io/faq/how-to-add-udid-to-apple-developer-account/): Register device UDIDs for Ad Hoc testing and regenerate provisioning profiles
- [Export iOS UDIDs](https://help.testapp.io/faq/export-ios-udids/): Export all registered device UDIDs from TestApp.io to update provisioning profiles
- [iOS Certificate Types](https://help.testapp.io/faq/ios-certificate-types/): Choose the right iOS certificate type (Ad Hoc, Development, Enterprise, App Store) for distribution
- [Enable Developer Mode (iOS 16+)](https://help.testapp.io/faq/enable-developer-mode-ios/): Turn on Developer Mode to install beta apps, development builds, and sideloaded IPA files

## FAQ and Troubleshooting

- [Team Members and Roles](https://help.testapp.io/faq/team-members-and-roles/): Invite members, assign roles, and manage permissions in your workspace
- [Transferring Team Ownership](https://help.testapp.io/faq/transferring-team-ownership/): Hand over team ownership to another admin with billing and admin control
- [Managing Subscription and Billing](https://help.testapp.io/faq/managing-subscription-billing/): Update payment details, view invoices, switch plans, pause, or cancel your subscription
- [What Happens When Trial Ends](https://help.testapp.io/faq/what-happens-when-trial-ends/): What happens to apps, releases, and access when your trial or subscription ends
- [Notification Settings](https://help.testapp.io/faq/notification-settings/): Control which emails and push notifications you receive and mute specific apps
- [Notifying Team Members for New Releases](https://help.testapp.io/faq/notifying-team-members-for-new-releases/): Configure who gets notified about new releases via push, email, and in-app alerts
- [Incrementing App Version](https://help.testapp.io/faq/incrementing-app-version/): Set version codes and build numbers using Gradle, Xcode, Fastlane, and CI/CD pipelines
- [Archiving Releases](https://help.testapp.io/faq/archiving-releases/): Archive old releases to free storage, disable install links, and configure auto-archive
- [How to Change Email Address](https://help.testapp.io/faq/how-do-i-change-my-email-address/): Update your login email through the web portal or mobile app
- [Request Account Deletion](https://help.testapp.io/faq/request-account-deletion/): Request permanent account deletion after transferring team ownership
- [Privacy and Data Policy](https://help.testapp.io/faq/am-i-the-product/): How TestApp.io protects your app builds, team data, and personal information
- [Android AAB vs APK](https://help.testapp.io/faq/support-aab-format-android/): TestApp.io requires APK format for Android testing; how to generate APK alongside AAB
- [Troubleshooting App Installation](https://help.testapp.io/faq/troubleshooting-app-installation/): Solve common app installation failures on iOS and Android including provisioning and certificate issues
- [Troubleshooting APK Installation](https://help.testapp.io/faq/troubles-installing-apks-on-android/): Fix Android APK errors including unknown sources, parsing failures, and version conflicts
- [Fix "Problem Parsing the Package"](https://help.testapp.io/faq/troubleshooting-there-was-a-problem-parsing-the-package/): Solve the Android parsing error for corrupted downloads, incompatible versions, and settings
- [Troubleshooting Upload Failures](https://help.testapp.io/faq/troubleshooting-upload-failures/): Diagnose and fix upload failures including validation errors, timeouts, and processing issues
- [Enable Mobile Mode on Safari](https://help.testapp.io/faq/enable-mobile-mode-on-safari/): Switch Safari to mobile site view on iPhone or iPad

## Mobile

- [Google Advanced Protection](https://help.testapp.io/installing-apps-with-google-advanced-protection/): Workarounds for installing test APK builds on Android with Google Advanced Protection enabled

## Key Pages

- [Help Home](https://help.testapp.io/): Browse all help articles and documentation
- [What's New](https://help.testapp.io/whats-new/): Changelog of latest features, improvements, and platform updates
- [Sitemap](https://help.testapp.io/sitemap.xml): Complete sitemap of all help articles

## Related Resources

- [Main Website](https://testapp.io/): Product overview and pricing
- [Blog](https://blog.testapp.io/): Tutorials, comparisons, and developer content
- [Portal](https://portal.testapp.io/): Sign in or sign up
- [GitHub](https://github.com/testappio): Open source tools and CLI
- [Contact](https://testapp.io/contact-us/): Get in touch with the team