Deep Linking iOS
Deep linking in iOS apps enables users to seamlessly navigate to specific content within your app, enhancing user engagement and providing a cohesive user experience. This user guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up deep linking in your iOS app, including the creation of the required apple-app-site-association file.
Deep linking allows you to use URLs to link directly to specific pages or content within your mobile app. Instead of launching the app's home screen, deep links can take users to specific content, such as a particular product page, user profile, or section within your app.
The apple-app-site-association file is a crucial part of enabling deep linking in your iOS app. This file is structured similarly to JSON but is not JSON formatted. Follow these steps to create the file:
Here is an example of what the file should look like:
{
"applinks": {
"apps": [],
"details": [
{
"appID": "124XXX22A.com.example.myapp",
"paths": [
"/path/to/content",
"/another/path"
]
}
]
}
}
Note: The appID is a unique identifier for your mobile app. It is a combination of your "Team ID" and the app’s "Bundle ID". Both details are available in the Apple Developer Account.
After creating the apple-app-site-association file, you need to host it on your website. This can be done in one of the following locations:
https://<yourdomain.com>/apple-app-site-association
https://<yourdomain.com>/.well-known/apple-app-site-association
Ensure that the file is accessible from these URLs so that Apple's systems can verify and validate the deep linking setup.
By following these steps, you can effectively set up deep linking in your iOS app. This will allow users to seamlessly transition from web links to specific content within your app, improving user engagement and providing a more integrated user experience.
For more detailed information, refer to Apple's Universal Links documentation.
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