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# Manually release an app store approved version of your app

Release an approved version of your app to the App Store.

## Discussion

When you submit your app for review, if itʼs approved and the status changes to Pending Developer Release, then you can release a version. For more information about app review, see [Submit for review](https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-submissions-to-app-review/submit-for-review). For more information about manually releasing versions, see [Select a version release option](https://devcms.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-your-apps-availability/select-a-version-release-option). For more information about app status, see [App and submission statuses](https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-and-submission-statuses).

> Important:
> Send this request only when you’re ready to publish your version. You can’t cancel this request.

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