# Welcome to Onside Console

Welcome, developer! The Onside Console is your central hub for publishing, managing, and growing your iOS apps on our alternative marketplace.

This documentation will guide you through everything you need to know, from setting up your account to analyzing your app's performance.

### Jump Right In

Ready to get started? Here are the most important first steps:

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Set Up Your Account</strong></td><td>Complete your profile and company verification to get started.</td><td><a href="getting-started-and-publishing/create-onside-account">create-onside-account</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Publish Your First App</strong></td><td>Follow our step-by-step guide to get your native iOS app live on Onside.</td><td><a href="publishing-your-app/how-to-publish-an-app">how-to-publish-an-app</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explore Monetization</strong></td><td>Learn about our developer-friendly commission rates and how to set up paid apps, IAPs, and subscriptions.</td><td><a href="monetization/overview-and-commission">overview-and-commission</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Turn Your PWA into an App</strong></td><td>Have a web app? We can wrap it into a native iOS app for you, no extra coding required.</td><td><a href="wrap-your-site-as-app">wrap-your-site-as-app</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### The Developer Journey on Onside

Your lifecycle as an Onside developer generally follows these four key stages. Use our documentation to master each one.

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#### Publish & Manage

The first step is getting your app onto the Onside Store. Our guides cover the entire process, from connecting your App Store account for seamless build syncing to managing updates and new versions after launch.
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#### Monetize

Once your app is live, you can start earning. We offer flexible monetization models, including paid apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions, all supported by our simple-to-integrate SDK.
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#### Grow & Analyze

Drive your app's success by leveraging our platform's growth tools. Get featured, apply ASO tips tailored for Onside, and dive deep into your performance with our comprehensive analytics dashboard.
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#### Administer & Collaborate

Manage the business side of your account. Set up your payout and financial details, and (soon) invite team members and manage their access with specific roles and permissions
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### Key Platform Features

Onside is built with developers in mind. Here are some of the core features that set our platform apart.

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We believe you should keep more of what you earn.

* **Low Commissions:** Our rates range from **0% to 10%**. While the base rate is 10%, we discuss terms individually to offer favorable conditions based on your size and category.
* **Flexible Models:** Full support for Paid Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions.

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We provide a more flexible path to publishing your app.

* **Fast Notarization:** For Onside-exclusive apps, you can bypass lengthy reviews and go live quickly through Apple's streamlined Notarization process.
* **Broader Content Guidelines:** We support a wider range of app categories, including those for mature audiences, Crypto, and Gambling, provided they are fully compliant with all applicable EU laws and regulations.
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Our console is equipped with tools to make your life easier.

* **Seamless App Store Sync:** Connect your App Store account to automatically pull your app builds and sync metadata, saving you time.
* **PWA Wrapper:** Easily convert your Progressive Web App into a full-featured Onside Store application with minimal effort.
* **Advanced Analytics:** Get the insights you need to make data-driven decisions about your app's performance.
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**Can't find what you need?** Our developer support team is always ready to help. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at [**support@onside.io**](mailto:support@onside.io).
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