No release button

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ptgr OP

Created Jan ’26

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Hi, I have a new app that passed the review process and is now marked Ready for Distribution.

I had selected to "Manually release this version"

It has been 3 days since it past review and is Ready for Distribution but I have no "button" to trigger the release.

I am new to apple connect, when should I be expecting to see the button to start the rollout?

Answered by App Store Commerce Engineer in 873426022

Recommend viewing this documentation that may assist in publishing your app. https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-information/app-and-submission-statuses

If this does not resolve your issues you can contact Apple Developer Support. https://developer.apple.com/support/

Answer 1

App Store Commerce Engineer OP

Apple

Jan ’26

Recommended

Recommend viewing this documentation that may assist in publishing your app. https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-information/app-and-submission-statuses

If this does not resolve your issues you can contact Apple Developer Support. https://developer.apple.com/support/

Answer 2

darkpaw OP

Jan ’26

@ptgr In App Store Connect, go to your app's page. In the top right where you had previously pressed buttons like "Save" and "Add for Review", there should now be a blue button with something like "Release this Version" (I'm not entirely sure of the actual text).

Press that, and the new version will be released.

Answer 3

ptgr OP

Jan ’26

@App Store Commerce Engineer

I have read that, and have read extensively online. Expectation is that Release button on the top right corner of the App Distribution page. It's missing. I was hoping I was doing something wrong. I have already opened a support ticket a couple of days ago.

I also tried replying directly to your comment but I see an "undefined" and an error message.

Makes me wonder if it's all built as a house of cards :)

Answer 4

SuitedLogic OP

Aug ’26

Same exact issue for me. The app says "Ready for Distribution" but there is no release button. This app review and release process has been an absolute cluster of broken processes and bottlenecks. Not only was my app held up for an issue on the reviewer's device connecting to the app store, now that it is ready, I can't send it.