> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.noqa.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cloud Builds

> Managing builds in the Cloud section

## iOS Builds (.ipa)

To use a custom iOS build, you need to export your app from Xcode. Follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Archive your app in Xcode">
    Open your project in Xcode. Select <b>Product → Archive</b> from the menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export as .ipa">
    In the Organizer window, select your archive and click <b>Distribute App</b> → <b>Ad Hoc</b>.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload .ipa in Dashboard">
    In the Dashboard, go to <b>Builds</b> and upload your .ipa file.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Android Builds (.apk)

To use a custom Android build, you need to generate an APK from Android Studio. Follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Build APK in Android Studio">
    Open your project in Android Studio. Select <b>Build → Build Bundle(s) / APK(s) → Build APK(s)</b> from the menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate the APK">
    After the build completes, Android Studio will show a notification with a link to the APK location (usually in <code>app/build/outputs/apk/</code>).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload .apk in Dashboard">
    In the Dashboard, go to <b>Builds</b> and upload your .apk file.
  </Step>
</Steps>