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. Navigate to appstoreconnect.apple.com in a web browser.
2. Sign in with Apple ID credentials.
3. Click Users and Access in the navigation.
4. Click Integrations in the sidebar.
5. Locate the App Store Connect API section.
6. Click the + button to create a new API key.
7. Enter a descriptive name in the Name field.
8. Select Admin from the Access dropdown.
9. Click Generate to create the API key.
10. Click Download API Key to save the .p8 file.
11. Copy the Issuer ID from the top of the Integrations page.
12. Copy the Key ID displayed next to the created API key.

Note: The .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. Navigate to Dashboard > MP App > Configure > iOS Settings.
2. Locate the Connect Your Apple Developer Account section.
3. Click Upload next to Apple Private Key.
4. Select the downloaded .p8 file from the device.
5. Paste the Issuer ID into the Issuer ID field.
6. Enter the Key ID into the Key ID field.
7. Click Connect Account to establish a connection.
8. Verify the green Connected indicator appears.

Connected status confirms successful Apple Developer account integration.

Managing Apple Developer Connection

Connection management allows account switching or credential updates.

1. Navigate to Dashboard > MP App > Configure > iOS Settings.
2. Connecting Apple Developer Account to MemberPress AppLocate the Connect Your Apple Developer Account section.
3. Click Disconnect Account to remove the current connection.
4. Click Upload next to 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. Click Connect Account to establish a new connection.

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