Apple ID for Development

To conduct tests on a real iOS device, a free Apple ID is required for signing the necessary developer components. This section will guide you through creating an Apple ID and configuring it in Xcode.

Step 1: Create Your Apple ID

1. Navigate to https://account.apple.com/.
2. Follow the instructions to create a new Apple ID. You can use an existing email address or create a new @icloud.com email address.

Step 2: Accept the Developer Agreement

1. Go to the Apple Developer website at https://developer.apple.com/.
2. Sign in using your newly created Apple ID.
3. You will be prompted to read and accept the Apple Developer Agreement. Check the box and click Submit.

Step 3: Configure Xcode

Once you have your Apple ID, you need to add it to Xcode to sign the applications you'll be testing.

1. Open Xcode on your Mac.
2. Go to the menu bar and select Xcode > Settings....
3. In the Settings window, click on the Accounts tab.
4. Click the + button in the bottom-left corner and select Apple ID from the dropdown menu.
5. Enter the credentials for the Apple ID you created and click Next.

At the end of this process, the Accounts tab should looks like as follows:

Your Apple ID is now configured in Xcode, and it can be used to sign the WebDriverAgent application, which is essential for running Appium tests on a real iOS device.