Public Link says 'No Builds available' even though they are

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Created Sep ’18

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Hi, I've been trying to get TestFlight public links working for some of my apps and I created a new group and added a build [this has been approved by Beta App Review] to it.

However the Public Link section continues to say 'No Builds Available'

Is there anything I may have missed

BillHoo OP

Mar ’20

Same issue here until clicked the "Send invitation to all testers" link.

The problem is, why the public link only activated after send to all my internal testers?

just.some.username OP

Jul ’20

I had the same problem. But I noticed that I didn't invite the new group to the build.

I selected the build (pressed the build number in the builds list). On bottom left i had the "Groups" section. I added the new group. Now i went back to the group and Enabling Public Link is availble.

It works now.

Mfranc OP

Mar ’21

You have to use an email that is registered with Apple

IhorDolhalov OP

Feb ’23

External Testers can only test builds that have passed Apple’s Beta Review process (similar to the App Store Review process). Each new version of the App must go through this process, however subsequent builds for the same version will not require review once the initial review process succeeds. Internal Testers do not have this limitation. Since it’s not exactly obvious, you can trigger a TestFlight build to be submitted for the Beta App Review process by adding an external tester to the build. Doing so will immediately change the status to Waiting for Review, once Apple reviews the beta version of the app the status will change again and you’ll get an email saying it’s ready for testing, and the previously selected External Testers will be able to access the build.

victorengel OP

Jun ’24

Ihor, that is the way it is SUPPOSED to work. What's happening though is that it is not possible to add external testers to the new build. That is what I am trying to do in order to trigger a waiting for review. Ironically, I can trigger it for the app store version but not the testflight version. I've gone through this process many times with several versions of several apps. This is the first time I can remember not being able to trigger the testflight review.

Edit: I figured out my issue. In Xcode, when clicking Distribute App, you get a number of options. If you select the Testflight option, it is for internal groups only. To use external groups, you have to select App Store Connect. I guess I never ran into that before. In that case, the build will show internal under the build number in the iOS Builds section. In that case, simply click Distribute App again. The build number should increment, and if App Store Connect is selected, it should resolve the problem.

baderer OP

Mar ’25

Same problem. Would be spectacular if the App Store wasn't such an absolute piece of crap.