Connecting Apple Developer Account to MemberPress App

Apple Developer account connection automates in-app product syncing, certificate creation, provisioning profile generation, and iOS build submissions. This document explains how to generate App Store Connect API keys and link the Apple Developer account to WordPress.

Understanding Apple Developer Connection

Apple Developer account connection enables automated workflows for iOS app management. API key authentication provides secure access to Apple services without password sharing. Connected accounts enable automated certificate generation, product synchronization, and build submission processes.

Generating App Store Connect API Key

API key generation creates authentication credentials for automated Apple services access.

1. Navigieren Sie zu appstoreconnect.apple.com in a web browser.
2. Sign in with Apple ID credentials.
3. Klicken Sie auf Users and Access in the navigation.
4. Klicken Sie auf Integrationen in the sidebar.
5. Suchen Sie die App Store Connect API Abschnitt.
6. Klicken Sie auf die + button to create a new API key.
7. Enter a descriptive name in the Name Feld.
8. Wählen Sie Verwaltung von der Zugang Dropdown.
9. Klicken Sie auf Erzeugen Sie to create the API key.
10. Klicken Sie auf Download API Key to save the .p8 file.
11. Kopieren Sie die Issuer ID from the top of the Integrations page.
12. Kopieren Sie die Key ID displayed next to the created API key.

Anmerkung: Die .p8 private key file can only be downloaded once during key creation. Store the file securely for WordPress upload.

Linking API Key in WordPress

API key upload connects the Apple Developer account to WordPress.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MP App > Configure > iOS Settings.
2. Suchen Sie die Connect Your Apple Developer Account Abschnitt.
3. Klicken Sie auf Hochladen neben Apple Private Key.
4. Select the downloaded .p8 file from the device.
5. Einfügen der Issuer ID into the Issuer ID field.
6. Enter the Key ID into the Key ID field.
7. Klicken Sie auf Connect Account to establish a connection.
8. Verify the green Verbunden indicator appears.

Connected status confirms successful Apple Developer account integration.

Managing Apple Developer Connection

Connection management allows account switching or credential updates.

1. Navigieren Sie zu Dashboard > MP App > Configure > iOS Settings.
2. Connecting Apple Developer Account to MemberPress AppLocate the Connect Your Apple Developer Account Abschnitt.
3. Klicken Sie auf Disconnect Account to remove the current connection.
4. Klicken Sie auf Hochladen neben Apple Private Key.
5. Select the new .p8 file from the device.
6. Paste the new Issuer ID into the Issuer ID field.
7. Enter the new Key ID into the Key ID field.
8. Klicken Sie auf Connect Account to establish a new connection.

Anmerkung: Disconnecting removes current credentials and requires complete reconnection with new API key information.