How to Connect Your Apple Developer Account to the BuddyBoss App

Introduction

Connecting your Apple Developer account to the BuddyBoss App enables you to sync in-app products, automatically generate signing certificates and provisioning profiles, and submit your iOS build for publishing through our service. Before you begin, ensure you’ve already created and enrolled in an Apple Developer account.

Tutorial VIdeo

Generating an API Key in App Store Connect

1. Go to appstoreconnect.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
   
2. Navigate to Users and Access > Integrations.

3. Click the + button next to App Store Connect API.
   
4. Enter a Name for reference (e.g., “BuddyBoss App”).
   
5. Under Access, select Admin to grant full permissions.
   
6. Click Generate.
   
7. Click Download API Key to save the .p8 file (you can download it only once—store it securely).
   
8. Copy the Issuer ID from the top of the Integrations screen.
   
9. Copy the Key ID listed next to your new API key.
   

Connecting the API Key in the BuddyBoss App

1. In your WordPress admin, go to BuddyBoss App > Configure > iOS Settings.
   
2. Under Connect Your Apple Developer Account, click Upload next to Apple Private Key, and select the .p8 file.
   
3. Paste your Issuer ID into the Issuer ID field.
   
4. Paste your Key ID into the Key ID field.
   
5. Click Connect Account.
   
6. Confirm the green Connected indicator to verify the connection.
   

Managing Your Connection

1. To switch API keys or connect a different account, click Disconnect Account.
   
2. Re-enter the new key file, Issuer ID, and Key ID under iOS Settings, then click Connect Account again.
   

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: I don’t see the Integrations tab in App Store Connect.
A: Make sure you’re on the Users and Access screen and that your Apple account has Admin privileges.

Q: Uploading the .p8 file fails in WordPress.
A: Verify you’re using the correct file from App Store Connect. Clear your browser cache or try another browser if issues persist.

Q: I receive an “Invalid Issuer ID or Key ID” error.
A: Check for extra spaces when copying both IDs. If the error continues, generate a new API key in App Store Connect and update both values.

Q: How can I confirm the connection is active?
A: After clicking Connect Account, look for the green Connected indicator in iOS Settings.