Published on App Store (Live) but still need TestFlight link

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Hi Everyone;

I am stuck on a problem with submitting my app to the Buildathon portal. I am ready to submit. I am now active on the Apple App Store as of January 27, so there is no need to provide TestFlight, as I passed all testing in TestFlight. My link is submitted in the section provided, but I get a submission error because I didn’t include the TestFlight link. If the goal is to get published on the app store, then I should be able to submit my project. Anyone else having this problem?

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Why not just post the TestFlight?

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I’m under the impression that it may trigger a new review from Apple, and I may get bumped off the store. Not sure what Replit will do in TestFlight or if just reviewing results.

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You have this backwards. TestFlight is the sandbox, no review. Submitting to Apple directly causes a review and possible rejection (which is impermanent, you just have to fix the issues they find - and believe me, they’ll find something!)

I’m not sure on the details for the buildathon, but from experience with the process, you probably just need a successful push to TestFlight so you can get them access to check out the app.

I could be wrong!