Setting up the merchant environment for a beta app

  • Published on Aug 6, 2025
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This guide specifies guidelines for setting up a merchant environment for iOS and Android apps.

Setting up the correct merchant environment in the Beta iOS app

Follow these steps to configure the merchant environment in the beta version of our iOS app:

1. Install the Beta App

Download and install the beta app from TestFlight.

2. Access the app settings

  • Open your iPhone’s Settings.

  • Scroll down or use the search bar at the top to find the beta app.

3. Configure the merchant environment

  • Tap the app to open its settings.

  • Locate the Merchant Environment field. This setting determines which environment the app connects to:

    • Development

    • Staging

    • Production (default)

Note

If you leave this field blank, the app will automatically connect to Production.

4. Enter the desired environment

Type the environment name you want to use (such as staging).

Note

The naming of the environment may differ depending on your specific configuration as defined with NewStore. If you are unsure, contact NewStore support.

5. Relaunch the Beta App

  • Close the app completely and reopen it.

  • A red banner is displayed at the top indicating which environment you are connected to.

Important

If no banner is present, the app is connected to Production environment.

Setting up the correct merchant environment in the Beta Android app

1. Install the Beta app

  • Download and install the beta app from the invitation you receive via email.

  • When the app is installed, there are two icons that are added to your phone. One of these is the app, while the second one is a corresponding developer menu.

2. Access the developer menu

  • Find the developer menu under the installed apps.

  • You can also use the search function to look for it.

3. Configure the merchant environment

  • Tap on the app name to open its settings.

  • Locate the Merchant Environment field. This setting determines which environment the app will connect to:

    • Development

    • Staging

    • Production (default)

Note

If you leave this field blank, the app is automatically connected to Production.

4. Enter the desired environment

Type the environment name you want to use (for example, staging).

Important

The naming of the environment may differ depending on your specific configuration as defined with NewStore. If you are unsure, contact NewStore support.