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Make a Source

SideStore is fully compatible with AltStore Sources (or AltSources). The official AltSource documentation provides all the details you need to make your own AltSource. AltSources allow your audience to view, install, and update all your available apps easily.

Here are some recommended third-party tools that can assist in creating viewing your AltSources:

  • You can use the community-built AltStudio (WIP) to generate you an AltSource automatically using an IPA! (Caution- After using AltStudio to create a source, you must remove the autogenerated-by-default marketplaceID and Build fields, otherwise SideStore will believe it to be a notarized source and prevent your source being added)
  • You can use the community-built AltSource Browser to view a visual display of your updates to an AltSource draft before finalizing your changes, allowing you to correct any errors before publishing them!

Distributing your Source

You can create a link to automatically add your AltSource by using this template:

sidestore://source?url=[source url]

For more info, see URL Schema. It is often helpful to create the link to your AltSource in this format, then put it into a link shortener such as tinyurl.com. However, if a user tries to use a sidestore:// link without SideStore already installed, it will crash, so some documentation may be helpful.

That's it!​

Here are some good existing AltSources you can copy-and-paste into SideStore: The SideStore Community Source, the official AltStore Source, the LiveContainer Source, and the DolphiniOS Source.