Resolving the “App ID with Identifier is Not Available” Error

Resolving the "App ID with Identifier is Not Available" Error

28 February 2025 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Xcode

When attempting to create a new App ID for App Store submission, users sometimes encounter the error message: “An App ID with Identifier ‘com.domainName.AppName’ is not available. Please enter a different string.” This issue can be perplexing, especially when generating a brand-new App ID. Below, we outline the most effective solutions to resolve this common problem.

Understanding the Issue

This error typically indicates that the App ID you are trying to create is already in use, not just within your own apps, but globally. This can occur even if you have never registered the ID before, as it might have been registered by another developer.

Solution Overview

The most effective solution involves managing your provisioning profiles and App IDs through Xcode and the Apple Developer Portal. Below are the steps that have proven successful for many developers:

  • Remove Invalid Profiles: Access the Apple Developer Portal and manually remove any invalid iOS Team Provisioning Profiles managed by Xcode.
  • Create a New Provision Profile: Manually create a new iOS Developer Provisioning Profile. Ensure it is downloaded via Xcode.
  • Manage Provisioning Profiles Automatically: Use Xcode to automatically manage your provisioning profiles, ensuring that they are valid and up-to-date.
  • Edit Existing App ID: If your App ID is in use, try editing the existing App ID’s name to follow the format: XC com mycompany appname.

Advanced Tips

For those using Xcode 7.3 and later, ensuring that your App ID name matches the format XC com mycompany appname is crucial. Additionally, ensuring all certificates and provisioning profiles are updated can prevent this error.

Enhancing Your Development Workflow with Repeato

While managing provisioning profiles and App IDs can be cumbersome, tools like Repeato can streamline other aspects of your app development process. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool that simplifies the creation, execution, and maintenance of automated tests for iOS, Android, and web apps. By utilizing computer vision and AI, Repeato offers a swift and efficient way to record and run tests, making it a practical choice for developers looking to enhance their testing capabilities without the overhead of complex configurations. To learn more about how Repeato can assist in your development workflow, visit our documentation page.

Check it out!

Like this article? there’s more where that came from!

Repeato

Documentation

Support

Legal

Repeato Reviews