Can the bundle ID for an unsubmitted app be reused?

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Azzyew OP

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I was developing an app using a certain bundle ID, but then had to delete it (and I also removed the app ID Identifier)

My question is, can I make a new app with the exact same bundle ID as I was using on the removed one? Since the old app never went into production I don't see why that would be a problem

Answered by DTS Engineer in 847790022

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Platform is iOS

Thanks for confirming that. On iOS, the bundle ID for any third-party app or appex is associated with an App ID. If you’re able to delete the App ID then the associated bundle ID should be freed up for you (or someone else) to use.

IMPORTANT The “If” in the previous sentence is carrying some weight there. The Developer website doesn’t always let you delete an App ID. See Developer Account Help > Identifiers > Delete an App ID.

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DTS Engineer OP

Apple

2w

What platform are you talking about? And if it’s macOS, are you targeting the Mac App Store? Or distributing your app directly with Developer ID signing?

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Answer 2

DTS Engineer OP

Apple

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It’s better to reply as a reply, rather than in the comments; see Quinn’s Top Ten DevForums Tips for this and other titbits.

Platform is iOS

Thanks for confirming that. On iOS, the bundle ID for any third-party app or appex is associated with an App ID. If you’re able to delete the App ID then the associated bundle ID should be freed up for you (or someone else) to use.

IMPORTANT The “If” in the previous sentence is carrying some weight there. The Developer website doesn’t always let you delete an App ID. See Developer Account Help > Identifiers > Delete an App ID.

Share and Enjoy
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Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

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