Archiving & Uploading a Build
Create an archive and submit via App Store Connect.
Archiving & Uploading a Build is a free SwiftUI Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 3 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the SwiftUI Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
From Debug to Release
To submit your app, you build a special release version. It is optimized and stripped of the debug helpers you use while coding. 🚀
What an Archive Is
An archive is a packaged, signed copy of your release build. It is the exact artifact you upload to App Store Connect.
Pick the Right Destination
Before archiving, set the run destination to Any iOS Device. You cannot create a real archive while a simulator is selected.
Bump the Build Number
Each upload needs a higher build number. Increment it in your target settings so App Store Connect accepts the new binary.
Create the Archive
Choose Product then Archive from the menu. Xcode compiles, signs, and collects everything into one archive package.
The Organizer Window
When archiving finishes, the Organizer opens and lists your archive. This is your launch pad for validation and upload.
Validate First
Click Validate App to let Apple check the archive for common problems before you upload, catching issues early.
Distribute the App
Choose Distribute App, then App Store Connect, to send the archive straight to Apple servers for processing.
Processing on Apple
After upload, Apple processes the build for a few minutes. The build appears in App Store Connect once it is ready.
App Store Connect
App Store Connect is Apple web dashboard where your uploaded builds live, ready to attach to a version or a TestFlight group.
Export Compliance
On the first upload Apple asks about encryption. Answering this export compliance question lets your build finish processing.
Quick Check
Your build is uploaded. One quick question about archiving.
Recap
You shipped a build: switch to a device destination, bump the build number, archive, validate, and distribute it to App Store Connect. ✨
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Archiving & Uploading a Build” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Archiving & Uploading a Build” is free to read here on the web, and the SwiftUI Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the SwiftUI Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Archiving & Uploading a Build”?
Create an archive and submit via App Store Connect. You practise SwiftUI Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start SwiftUI Academy?
No prior experience is required. SwiftUI Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 3 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Archiving & Uploading a Build” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this SwiftUI Academy lesson?
Yes. Every SwiftUI Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- App Icons, Launch Screen & Assets
- Signing, Capabilities & Provisioning
- Archiving & Uploading a Build
- TestFlight & Submitting for Review