How to Test a Testflight Prototype

Inviting Userlytics testers to Testflight is very easy. All you have to do is use a public link. Here are the steps to follow: 

1. Go to App Store Connect
2. Click on My Apps and then on the app you want to test
3. First, you need to create a group before you can generate a public link. You can do that by clicking on TestFlight and then New Group on the left-sided menu. 

4. Then give a name to the group and click on OK.

5. Then, Click on Builds to select (or create if you don’t have one) a build in order to use the public link method. 

6. Now select the ‘Build’ you want testers to test and click OK .

7. Now, you will be able to enable the public link method. Go back to the tester’s tab, and click on Enable Public Link. This will generate a unique link.

Copy the link, then paste it into the “Testflight URL” section of the test you’re setting up in the Userlytics Dashboard.

Add a Screener Question to Ensure Testers Have TestFlight Installed

To make sure participants are ready:

• In the Screener Questions section of your test setup, add a question like:“Have you installed the TestFlight app and accessed the provided link?”
  • Yes
  • No (Please install TestFlight and access the app before continuing)

This ensures only qualified participants continue to the main tasks.

Illustration: Adding a screener question in the Userlytics test builder.

Final Review and Launch

Before launching:

• Double-check your TestFlight build is approved and “Ready for Testing”
• Make sure your public link is active and unrestricted
• Confirm your Userlytics test settings, including instructions, tasks, and demographics

Once everything looks good, hit Launch Test and let Userlytics recruit participants.Note: Testers must have the TestFlight app installed on their iOS device to use the public link and download your app. Make sure your build complies with Apple’s beta testing guidelines.