Stage features

The "Stage" is the page that you share with your client to give them access to app releases, live builds and and other project related material you want to make available.

The stage page features:-

  • A secure page using an obfuscated url
  • Optional password protection
  • On device install of adhoc and enterprise signed iOS .ipa
  • Client UDID retrieval and storage against project
  • Release notes and full history release notes
  • Live builds area to share current build pushed from CI via CLI
  • QR code for easy sharing
  • Optional branding to theme the page according to your company brand or the clients

 

Secure page

The stage page uses a random 40 character token to obfuscate url and prevent guessing. For example:-

 
You can also share a QR code which might make it easier to share with your users. The QR is shown at the bottom of the page
 
 

Password protection

You can add further protection by adding a password to the stage. To add a password:-
  • Go to Project -> Settings page and click the Authentication tab.
  • Enter a password
  • Click the "Require password" checkbox
  • Click 'Save'

Now when the user goes to the stage page they will be required to enter the password.

On device installs

The stage page will authomatically create a plist for ipa installs of the apps. The user simply needs to click on the app link and the installation will begin.

Installs will only work for ipas that have been signed with a valid adhoc or enterprise  provisioning profile.

 

Branding

The client stage page can be branded to either your clients brand or your owner brand as an external vendor.  Please note this feature is only avaible to users on the "Agency" plan.

More information on branding is available here.