iOS TestFlight via GitHub Actions

Guide for CI pipelines that build signed iOS apps and upload to TestFlight. Focus on guardrails; user supplies Apple credentials via GitHub Secrets.

When to use

• Automating beta builds on tag or main
• Standardizing Fastlane or xcodebuild upload steps
• Documenting secret requirements for the team

When not to use

• Manual Xcode archive only
• Android Play Console (different pipeline)
• Production App Store release without beta gate

Required secrets (examples)

Store in GitHub Actions secrets — never in repo: