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iOS token-based configuration

For faster communication with APNs, you can configure your iOS project using token-based authentication.

Obtain an Encryption Key and Key ID from Apple

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  1. Log in to your Apple Developer account and navigate to the Keys section in the left-hand menu. Press + to create a new key.

  2. In the Key Description field, enter a unique name for the key. Then, enable APNs in the Key Services section. Click Continue.

  3. Copy the Key ID, which is a 10-character string, and download the authentication token signing key, which is a text file with a .p8 file extension.

Configure the iOS platform in Pushwoosh

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  1. In your Pushwoosh project, go to the Configure Platforms section and click Configure next to the iOS platform.
Pushwoosh platform configuration screen showing the iOS row with the 'Configure' button.
  1. In the configuration form that opens, choose Token-based manual configuration and click Next.
iOS configuration form with token-based manual configuration option selected.
  1. Paste the Key ID into the appropriate field.
Field in Pushwoosh form to input the Key ID.
  1. Upload the .p8 signing key file you downloaded from Apple in the Auth Key field.
Field in Pushwoosh form to upload the .p8 authentication key file.
  1. Enter your Apple Developer Team ID and Bundle ID.
Form fields in Pushwoosh for entering Team ID and Bundle ID.

To get your Team ID, go to your Apple Developer account and navigate to the Membership section.

You can find a Bundle ID in the Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles section of your Apple Developer console.

  1. Choose the appropriate gateway: Sandbox or Production.
Gateway selection options for Sandbox and Production in the Pushwoosh configuration form.
  1. Click Configure to complete the setup.