How to participate in office hours

Whether you’re creating a new app or working on an update, we’re here to help you create great app experiences. Learn how to meet with us for individual consultations.

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Choose an office hour

Review the descriptions of each type of office hour and choose the one that relates best to your question.

Ask Technology Evangelism

Request an appointment with an Apple technology evangelist for a conversation about your app or game. Get practical advice about applying Apple technologies and personalized recommendations to improve your app’s user experience. The conversation can focus on relevant frameworks and best practices, or it can be a broader discussion of your app. Come prepared with a working prototype, development build, or released app.

Ask Design Evangelism

Request an appointment with an Apple Design Evangelist to get advice on your app’s visual and interaction design. Learn about patterns and techniques for improving usability, reducing friction, and making your app look and feel great. Come prepared with design mockups, a working prototype, development build, or released app.

Ask App Store Review

Ask the App Store Review team about your app or app concept. Ask about the App Store Guidelines, preparing your app for review, and reasons for common rejections.

Ask Developer Technical Support

Request an appointment with a Developer Technical Support engineer. Receive personalized code-level support and technical guidance on resolving a crash, fixing a bug, or understanding a framework. Already have an open technical support incident? Include your follow-up number to continue the conversation.

Submit your request

Office hours are open to members of the Apple Developer Program or Apple Developer Enterprise Program. Sign in to submit a request on the web or in the Apple Developer app. Since availability is limited, requests will be reviewed and you’ll receive an email with your status at least 12 hours before the office hour starts.

Registration is closed.

Get ready and join

If you receive a consultation, you’ll get an email with a date, time, and Webex link. Recording isn’t allowed, so be ready to take notes. Be ready to show design mockups, app screens, or video recordings if necessary. Please avoid sharing any confidential information.

Here are a few steps you can take get the most out of your time:

  1. Learn how to access Webex.
  2. Learn how to join a Webex meeting on desktop, mobile, or web.
  3. Learn how to share your screen to demo your app or show your code.
  4. Use headphones with a microphone for optimal audio quality. If your network connection is limited, consider using the Webex Call Me feature and connect to audio using your phone (tolls may apply).
  5. If possible, connect to your network via Ethernet instead of WiFi and reduce any home network traffic.
  6. Test your internet connection speed to ensure it meets the minimum bandwidth requirements for Webex.
  7. If you plan to show an Xcode project, set the theme to Presentation Mode in the Xcode Fonts & Colors preferences.
  8. Learn how to use Webex Accessibility features.

Support

If you can no longer attend your consultation, you can cancel on the web or in the Apple Developer app. If you have issues during your consultation, contact us with the office hour ID listed in your confirmation email.