If you’re a returning tester, touch Update or Open.

Installing a beta watchOS app via email or public link invitation

Install TestFlight on the iOS device paired with the Apple Watch that you’ll use for testing.Open your email invitation and tap "View in TestFlight" or tap on the public link on your iOS device.If you’re a new tester for the app, tap Accept.If you're testing an app that’s for Apple Watch only, tap "Install" from the Apps list.If the app is an iOS app that includes an Apple Watch app, install the iOS app first, then go to the App Details page in the Information section. If the Apple Watch app is available and compatible with your watch, there will be a button to install, update, or open it.

Testing

Testing iMessage apps (iOS or iPadOS 10, or later)

Install TestFlight on the iOS or iPadOS device that you’ll use for testing.Open your email invitation and tap “View in TestFlight” or tap the public link on your iOS device.If you’re a new tester for the app, tap Accept.Tap Install to install the app on your device.If you’re a returning tester, tap Update or Open.

If you’re testing an iOS app that includes an iMessage app, launch the beta app from the Home Screen.

If you’re testing an app that’s for iMessage only or a sticker pack, launch it from within Messages.

Testing beta App Clips (iOS or iPadOS 14, or later)

After accepting your email or public link invitation to test the app, you’ll see the option to test the App Clip in TestFlight. You can install either the app or the App Clip on your device (but not both at once), and can replace one with the other at any time. If the app is installed on your device, testing the App Clip will replace the app and some app data may be lost. You can reinstall the app by tapping Install on the app’s page in TestFlight.Install TestFlight on the iOS or iPadOS device that you’ll use for testing.Open your email invitation and tap “View in TestFlight” or tap the public link on your iOS device.If you’re a new tester for the app, tap Accept.Tap Install to install the app on your device.Go to the app’s page in TestFlight.In the App Clips section, tap TEST next to the beta App Clip you want to test.

Managing automatic updates

After installing TestFlight 3 or later for iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS, TestFlight for visionOS, or TestFlight for macOS, you’ll be prompted to turn on automatic updates. This allows the latest available beta builds to install automatically. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is installed on your device. Automatic updates can be turned off at any time.

Use TestFlight to change automatic update settings for all of the beta apps you’re testing using TestFlight:

Note: This setting will apply to all new beta app builds. Beta apps that have automatic updates set at the individual app level won’t be affected

TestFlight for iOS or iPadOSOpen TestFlight and tap Settings in the top right.Tap Automatic Updates for New Apps.Tap On or Off.

TestFlight for macOSOpen TestFlight and choose Preferences from the TestFlight menu.Under General, select Automatic Updates for New Apps.

TestFlight for tvOSOpen TestFlight and click the Settings tab at the top.Select Automatic UpdatesTurn Automatic Updates On or Off

TestFlight for visionOSOpen TestFlight and from the bottom left, touch open your profile.Under App Settings, touch Automatic Updates for New Apps to turn it on or off.

Use TestFlight to change automatic update settings for individual beta apps you’re testing:

TestFlight for iOS or iPadOSOpen TestFlight and go to the app’s page.Under App Information, turn Automatic Updates On or Off.

TestFlight for visionOSOpen TestFlight and go to the app’s page.Under App Settings, touch Automatic Updates to turn it on or off.

TestFlight for macOSOpen TestFlight and go to the app’s page.Under App Settings, select Automatic Updates.

TestFlight for tvOSOpen TestFlight and go to the app’s page.Under the app icon, click More.Click Turn On Automatic Updates or Turn Off Automatic Updates.

Testing builds from previous versions and build groups

When viewing an app in TestFlight, you'll see the latest available build by default. You can still test all other builds that are available to you.

If you already have the App Store version of the app installed on your device, the beta version of the app will replace it. After you download the beta app, you’ll see an orange dot next to its name that identifies it as a beta.

When you accept a TestFlight invitation through a public link, your name and email address aren’t visible to the developer. However, they’ll be able to see your number of sessions and crashes, the day you installed their app, and the latest installed version.

TestFlight for iOS and iPadOSOpen TestFlight and go to the app’s page.Tap Previous Builds or, if you're using Xcode Cloud, tap Versions and Build Groups.Tap either the Versions tab or Build Groups tab, then tap and install the build you want to test. The build you choose will replace what's currently installed.