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[Overview](https://help.appdocumentation.com/publish-your-app?hsLang=en-us#overview) # What information do we need to update your existing app ## In this article we’ll go over what information we need in order to replace a pre-existing live app with the one you built in our system. Re-publishing an existing iOS app allows you to replace the current App Store version with a new-built version while keeping the same App Store listing, ratings, and existing users. Apple treats this as a standard app update, so users receive the new version automatically through the App Store without uninstalling or re-downloading the app. The app is submitted using your Apple Developer account, with our handling the build and publishing process. --- ### **Requirements** - An iOS app already live on the Apple App Store - Access to the Apple Developer account the app is published under --- ### **How can I re-publish my iOS app?** 1. Log in, go to **Settings** in the left navigation 2. Click into the **App Publishing Info** tab 3. Click **Start Publishing Walkthrough** 4. Fill in Contact Information and Publishing Information 5. Under the Apple Developer Account 1. Answer **Yes** to the question “Does this app already exist on the Apple App Store?” 2. Enter the **Bundle ID** of the app currently live on the App Store 3. Upload the required **Firebase certificates** 6. Complete the rest of the Publishing Walkthrough 7. Our Publishing team will submit your application it to Apple under your existing App Store listing 8. You will receive an automated email from Apple as the app moves through submission, review, and approval 9. 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