Once the IPA file is generated, open Xcode, navigate to developer tools and open Application Loader.

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If you have multiple accounts in your Xcode, you will be asked to choose. Naturally pick the one you used for code signing in the first step. Pick “Deliver your app” and upload the code. Once the upload is done it may take up to one hour to appear in your build list on iTunes Connect.

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