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How to Submit an iOS App Update for Review Using the App Store Connect API

TL;DR I submitted an iOS app update for review—build → upload → build association → whatsNew → review submission—entirely from the command line using the App Store Connect REST API. Unlike the initial release, metadata and screenshots carry over from the previous version, so the required operations are minimal. Prerequisite: This guide assumes you’ve already completed the setup from Complete Guide to Submitting an iOS App for Review Using Only the App Store Connect API (API key, JWT generation, helper functions). ...

March 11, 2026 · Updated: March 14, 2026 · 7 min · Nakamura

Submitting an iOS App for Review Using Only the App Store Connect API

TL;DR Using the App Store Connect REST API, I completed nearly all the tasks required for iOS app review submission—metadata, screenshots, age ratings, build association, encryption compliance, pricing, and URL configuration—from the command line. This article documents the procedure in a reproducible way. Note: As of March 2026, “App Privacy” (data usage declarations) cannot be configured via API and must be set through the App Store Connect web interface. Prerequisites Enrolled in the Apple Developer Program API key issued in App Store Connect Bundle ID registered A build archived and uploaded via Xcode (can be uploaded with xcodebuild -exportArchive) Python 3 + PyJWT + cryptography installed pip install PyJWT cryptography 1. Preparing the API Key 1.1 Issuing an API Key Go to App Store Connect → Users and Access → Integrations → App Store Connect API and generate a new key. ...

March 5, 2026 · 11 min · Nakamura