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Everything you need to know about building iOS apps with Xgode.

Video guides

How to create Apple Developer Account

~9 min

First time setup

~30 s

Your first build

~1 min

Advanced build features

~2 min

Updating and rebuilding your app

~1 min

Frequently asked questions

Getting started

Yes - Xgode builds and signs your app on your behalf, which requires access to your Apple Developer account. You'll need to enroll in the Apple Developer Program (App Store or Enterprise) and invite Xgode's Apple ID to your team. The demo mode lets you try the full flow without an account first.

Demo mode lets you experience the full Xgode workflow without an Apple Developer account. It's a great way to get familiar with the process before committing to a plan.

In demo mode:

Builds are simulated - a pre-made demo app is built and signed using Xgode's own Apple account, not yours.
File uploads are disabled - you can't upload your own solution file, images, or plug-ins.
You get a limited number of demo builds included with your account.
The full build flow, status updates, and install process work exactly as they do in production.

Demo builds cannot be used to distribute your own app - they are for exploration only.

Here's everything you'll need before your first real build:

Purchase a plan - upgrade your account to get a paid subscription.
Enroll in the Apple Developer Program - choose the App Store Program for TestFlight/App Store distribution, or the Enterprise Program for unlimited internal distribution. Must be an organization account.
Invite Xgode to your Apple team - add team@xgode.com as App Manager (App Store) or Admin (Enterprise) with access to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.
Enter your Team ID - go to My Account → Apple Developer Account and save your Team ID. Xgode will verify the connection.
Upload your solution file - when creating your first real build, upload your .fmp12 file and fill in your app details.

Once the Apple account connection is confirmed, you're ready to build.

Your Apple account

It depends on how you want to distribute your app:

App Store Program - for TestFlight and public App Store distribution.
Enterprise Program - for internal distribution to unlimited devices without registering UDIDs. Typically requires 100+ employees.

Both must be enrolled as an organization - individual accounts are not supported.

Go to My Account → Apple Developer Account and enter your Team ID.
Invite team@xgode.com to your Apple Developer team with the role App Manager (App Store) or Admin (Enterprise).
Make sure the invitation includes access to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.

No - by default, Xgode handles the entire certificate lifecycle automatically. It creates, renews, and rotates certificates so you never have to touch the Apple Developer Portal. If you prefer full control, you can upload your own .p12 file in My Account and disable the auto-management toggle.

Builds & distribution

Xgode builds FileMaker iOS apps, so you need to upload your FileMaker solution file in .fmp12 format. Maximum size is 1 GB. If your solution uses multiple files, upload all of them and mark the one that opens on app launch.

Most builds complete within a few minutes. The exact time depends on the size of your solution, current queue length, and whether a certificate needs to be generated. You'll see live status updates in My Builds - no need to stay on the page.

App Store - distributes via TestFlight or the public App Store.
Ad-Hoc - distributes to a fixed set of registered devices (up to 100 UDIDs). Great for internal testing.
Enterprise - distributes internally to unlimited devices without registering UDIDs. Requires the Apple Enterprise Developer Program.
Developer - for development devices only, not for distribution.

Once your build shows Passed in My Builds, open the download link directly on your iOS device and follow the prompts to install. For Enterprise builds, you'll need to trust the certificate once in iOS Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.

Click the build row to expand it and read the status message. Common causes:

Missing or expired signing certificate
Incorrect Apple Developer account setup
Issues in the solution file itself

If the problem persists, email us at xgode@24usoftware.com with your app name, bundle ID, and the error message.

Yes - open any past build in My Builds and click the rebuild icon. This opens the Create build page pre-filled with the same settings and files, so you only need to change what's different. Files are stored for a limited period after each build.

Your solution file and any uploaded images or plug-ins are stored for a set number of days after each build. The exact retention period is shown on the Create build page. After that window, files are removed and you'll need to upload again for a new build.

Plans & upgrades

Visit the upgrade page to request more builds or a subscription plan. We'll get back to you to set it up.

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