Quick Start Checklist

Follow this step-by-step checklist to turn your Replit app into a fully functional iOS and Android app with BuildNatively.

Your Replit app is live with an HTTPS link (Replit provides this automatically for public projects).
All assets (images, scripts, APIs) load over HTTPS — no http:// content.
Your app uses one primary domain (the default Replit domain or a custom one).
Each important screen has a unique, shareable URL:
- /login for login
- /signup for signup
- /profile for user profiles
- /checkout for payments
Critical flows like login, signup, and checkout are on full pages (not only popups or modals).
Test your Replit app in a mobile browser (Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android):
- Buttons are tap-friendly.
- Text fits without zooming.
- Forms scroll smoothly.
- Images and videos load quickly.
Make a list of external links used in your app (Stripe, PayPal, Calendly, YouTube, Help Docs). You’ll configure these in BuildNatively later.

App Icon: Prepare a 1024×1024 PNG (no transparent background).
Splash Screen: Prepare a 2048×2048 PNG (shown when the app loads).
Error Screen: Prepare another 2048×2048 PNG (shown if the network fails).
Navigation Bar: Decide if you want a Bottom Bar, Top Bar, or none. Add tab URLs if using a Bottom Bar.
Colors & Style: Adjust background and accent colors to match your brand.

Add your Replit domain as internal so pages open inside the app.
Add third-party sites (Stripe, YouTube, Calendly, PayPal, Help Docs) as external so they open in the device’s browser.
Test each link type:
- Internal → should stay inside the app.
- External → should open outside in Safari/Chrome.

Push Notifications: Choose OneSignal or Firebase. Configure deeplinks so users land on the right page when tapping a notification.
Deep Links (Universal Links/App Links): Needed for Social Login and helpful for notifications.
Social Login (Google, Apple, Facebook): Enable Social Auth + Deep Links in BuildNatively.
In-App Purchases: Enable via RevenueCat if selling digital goods or subscriptions.
Other Features: Turn on extras like geolocation, camera, QR scanning, contacts, analytics, or haptics depending on your app.

Install the BuildNatively Preview App on your phone.
Log in and open your Replit app inside it.
Test layout, navigation, and content flow.
Remember: Some features (push, deep links, social login, in-app purchases) will not work in Preview — they require a full build.

In your BuildNatively dashboard, generate iOS and Android builds.
For iOS:
- Connect your Apple Developer account.
- Test the build in TestFlight.
- Submit to the App Store.
For Android:
- Connect your Google Play Developer account.
- Upload the APK/AAB to Google Play Console.
- Publish to the Play Store.

Update your Replit app anytime — changes appear instantly in your mobile app (no rebuild needed).
If you change native settings (push notifications, navigation style, deep links, in-app purchases), rebuild the app in BuildNatively.
Use push notifications + deeplinks to engage your users.
Track analytics if you’ve enabled them.
Monitor app reviews in App Store and Play Store and update regularly.

Keep your app lightweight → compress large images and videos.
Always mark checkout/payment links as external to avoid errors.
Use stable page URLs for login, profile, checkout, and notifications.
Write clear permission descriptions (e.g., “We use your location to find nearby events”).
Test everything on real devices before submitting to stores.

Last updated 13 hours ago

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