UDID stands for Unique Device Identifier. It's a 40-character alphanumeric value used by Apple for device registration, especially for installing beta iOS apps.

Why are UDIDs needed for iOS apps?

Developers need UDIDs to include them in the Provisioning Profiles of alpha and beta apps before signing and distributing them for testing.

How does Applivery collect UDIDs?

Applivery provides a web-based method to collect UDIDs through Enterprise App Stores, guiding users through the process of profile installation.

What URL do users visit to provide their UDID?

Users visit a specific URL based on your Applivery setup, such as `{workspace_slug}.applivery.io/collect` or a custom domain/subdomain.

What browser is required for UDID collection in Applivery?

Users must use Safari to browse the UDID collection site, as it's required for installing the necessary profiles.

What steps do users take to submit their UDID?

Users download a profile, allow the download, and then install the profile through the iOS Settings app.

Where are collected UDIDs stored in Applivery?

Registered UDIDs are automatically stored in the Inventory section of your Applivery account, along with device details.

What information is stored with each UDID in Applivery?

Applivery stores the device name, serial number, UDID, and collection date. If authentication is enabled, the user's email is also recorded.

Collect iOS UDIDs Easily with Applivery

Warning

This is a premium feature that might not be available in your current plan. Check the availability on our pricing page.

UDID is the abbreviation for Unique Device Identifier. It is a value of 40 alphanumeric characters and is used by Apple for device registration. UDIDs are required if you want to install alpha or beta versions of iOS apps before they are released to the official Apple Store.

Developers require these identifiers to include them in the Provisioning Profiles of the alpha and beta apps before they are signed and distributed to you. You can always connect your iPhone / iPad to your computer and get the UDID, IMEI, and other details using iTunes. However, Applivery provides an easy and friendly way to collect UDIDs through the Applivery Enterprise App Stores, in a fully-branded and guided web-based environment.

Note

Applivery provides the feature of UDID collection. Once collected, you must add the UDIDs to the provisioning profile, and you are responsible for code signing and package generation.

How it works

Once the UDID collection feature is enabled in your organization, you can start collecting UDIDs from your Enterprise App Store URL, depending on whether you use a custom domain or subdomain:

{workspace_slug}.applivery.io/collect
your-apps-tore-domain.com/collect
your.app-store-subdomain.com/collect

Note

Users will be requested to use Safari to browse this site since this is mandatory to install the required Profiles.

Once there, users just have to follow the different steps:

Download the Profile

Click the Download button to start the profile download.

Allow Profile Download

Allow Profile Download when prompted.

Install the Profile

Go to Settings > Profile downloaded and click Install.

Below you can see the entire process:

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Retrieving UDIDs

All registered UDIDs will be automatically stored in your account under the Inventory section. The records will provide the following information:

Device name.
Serial number.
UDID.
Collection date.

In the cases where authentication is enforced at the Store level, the records will also come with the email address of the user who authorized the collection.

You can also use the Download CSV button to trigger the download of all the records in a single CSV file.

Additionally, you can take a look at the GET method of the Inventory API entity.

Key Takeaways

Applivery simplifies UDID collection for iOS devices.

UDIDs are required for beta and alpha app distribution on iOS.

The process involves downloading and installing a profile on the iOS device.

Collected UDIDs are stored in the Applivery inventory.

Authentication can be enforced for UDID collection.