Install Apps - Link Distribution

On this page, we will explain how to install an application shared with a distribution page link (Link distribution).

You do not need to create a DeployGate account to receive an app that uses Link distribution.

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iOS Devices​

Install on a Device (iOS)​

The installation process differs between iOS and Android

In this section, we will outline the installation process for iOS applications. Please skip to the Android section if you have an Android device.

1. Open the shared link on your device. You can also access it via the QR code. Scanning it with your device will open the distribution page in Safari.

If your browser is not Safari

If your browser is not Safari you will see a message with instructions on opening the link in Safari. Please follow the instructions and copy and paste the link into Safari to open.

2. Tap on Subscribe (for iOS).

3. When the following screen appears, tap on Install.

4. When the message "deploygate.com" would like to install [App Name] appears, tap on "Install".

5. When the message Installation started. To see the progress, please go to the Home screen appears, go to the Home screen. You will see the installed application.

This completes the application’s installation on iOS.

Change Tester Display Name (iOS)​

When logged in to DeployGate, the tester name reflects the username. When not logged in, it is assigned automatically. Tester name can be changed by following the steps below.

1. On this screen, tap Change Name.

2. Enter your preferred display name in the text box.

3. After you tap on OK and return to the previous screen, you will see the changes as Participating in this test as “tester”.

The name change is now complete.

Tester Name Rules

• 3~20 alphanumeric characters and underscore “_”
• (Caution) Changing your tester name will also change the name associated with all of your past comments.

Communicate with Developers through the App (iOS)​

You can communicate with developers by leaving comments on the distribution page.

1. At the bottom of the screen, tap on Comment Board.

2. When the following screen appears, tap on the icon at the top right of the screen.

3. Enter your comments in the text box.

4. After tapping on Post, your comments will appear. You can also view messages from the developers on this screen.

All comments are shared with all participants

All comments posted are shared and will be visible to everyone using the same distribution page, including all users participating in the test.

Android Devices​

Install on a Device (Android)​

On Android devices, you must install the Client App, even when using Link distribution

While DeployGate registration is not required, you must install the DeployGate Client App from Google Play Store on Android devices.

The installation process differs between Android and iOS

In this section, we will outline the installation process for Android applications. Please refer to the iOS section if you have an iOS device.

1. Open the shared link on your device. You can also access it via the QR code. Scanning it with your device will open the distribution page.

2. Tapping on Install will launch the Google Play Store.

3. Install the DeployGate Client App.

4. After installing and then launching the DeployGate Client App, the following screen will appear.

5. Once you have confirmed that the DeployGate client app is installed, return to step 1 and open the shared link on your device.

6. The Client App will launch and the distributed app will appear.

7. Tap on Install to install the app onto your device.

Change Tester Display Name (Android)​

The tester name is set by default. To change it, please follow the steps below.

1. From the app, tap on Communication Board. On the next screen, which is the comment posting box, tap on Change next to your tester name to change it.

2. Enter your preferred display name in the text box.

Tester Name Rules

• 3~20 alphanumeric characters and underscore "_"
• (Caution) Changing your tester name will also change the name associated with all of your past comments.

3. When you return to the previous screen, your name change is complete.

Communicate with Developers through the App (Android)​

Enter your comments through the DeployGate app to communicate with developers.

From the app, tap on Communication Board. On the following screen, you can enter comments to the developer. If necessary, you can also upload Screenshots.

You can also view messages from the developers on this screen.

All comments are shared with all participants

All comments posted are shared and will be visible to everyone using the same distribution page, including all users participating in the test.