--- title: How to create a single in-app purchase for iOS description: Set up a one-time in-app purchase in App Store Connect so users can unlock paid content in your app. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildfire.com/how-to-create-a-single-in-app-purchase-for-ios#main-content) [![buildfire](https://help.buildfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bf-wordmark-black.png?width=150&height=35&name=bf-wordmark-black.png)](https://help.buildfire.com?hsLang=en-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Log In](https://app.buildfire.com/login) [Log In](https://app.buildfire.com/login) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildfire Help Docs](https://help.buildfire.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Make Money With Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/make-money-with-your-app?hsLang=en-us) 3. [Apple/iOS](https://help.buildfire.com/make-money-with-your-app?hsLang=en-us#apple-ios) # How to create a single in-app purchase for iOS ## Set up a one-time in-app purchase in App Store Connect so users can unlock paid content in your app. Single in-app purchases allow users to pay once to unlock access to content or features within your iOS app. This is commonly used for permanent access to gated content, add-ons, or premium features. --- ### **Requirements** - You must have an active Apple Developer Program account and admin access to App Store Connect. - Your app must already be created in App Store Connect. --- ### **How to create a single in-app purchase in App Store Connect** 1. Log in to App Store Connect 2. Click **My Apps**, then select your app 3. In the left menu, click **In-App Purchases** 4. Click the **+** button and choose **Non-Consumable** as the purchase type 5. Fill out the required details - **Reference Name**: Internal name for your use - **Product ID**: Unique ID used in the Purchase plugin (e.g., com.yourcompany.feature1) - **Cleared for Sale**: Leave this checked - **Pricing**: Select your one-time price tier 6. Click **Add Localization** and enter the purchase **Display Name** and **Description** for each supported language 7. Under **App Store Promotional Image**, upload a 1024x1024 image that visually represents your purchase (optional but recommended) 8. Click **Save** 9. In the **Review Information** section, upload a screenshot that shows the purchase screen in your app 10. 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