How to create an App ID in the Apple Developer Portal

Creating an App ID is required to create a provisioning profile that includes a configured list of devices. In this guide, you'll learn how to create an App ID with the wildcard ai.abra.* in the Apple Developer Portal.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Log in to Apple Developer Portal

  2. Navigate to Identifiers

  3. Create a new Identifier

    • In the top-right corner, select App IDs.

    • Click the + button next to Identifiers to create a new App ID.

  4. Select App IDs

    • Select the App IDs option.

    • Click Continue.The image shows App Store Development Portal screen for creating a new bundle identifier. "App IDs" option is selected.

  5. Select App type

    • Select the App type option.

    • Click Continue.

  6. Register new App ID

    • Description: Enter a name for the App ID, such as Abra Wildcard.

    • Bundle ID:

      • Select Wildcard.

      • Enter the Bundle ID: ai.abra.*

    • Click Continue.

      The image shows App Store Development Portal page with the input form to create a new App ID. Wildcard radio button is selected. The value for Bundle ID field filled with "ai.abra.*".

  7. Review and Register

    • Review the details of your new App ID.

    • If everything is correct, click Register.

  8. Confirmation

    • Review if ai.abra.* is listed in the Identifiers list.

    • The App ID now ready for use in Provisioning Profiles.

Next Steps: Creating a Provisioning Profile for Abra Desktop

With the App ID ai.abra.* created, you can now proceed to create a provisioning profile that includes a list of configured devices. This provisioning profile is crucial for running the Abra Desktop application on specific registered devices during accessibility testing.