diff --git a/hub/apps/publish/faq/submit-your-app.md b/hub/apps/publish/faq/submit-your-app.md index 5693c3eb1a..f4f1a71f34 100644 --- a/hub/apps/publish/faq/submit-your-app.md +++ b/hub/apps/publish/faq/submit-your-app.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Every app in the Microsoft Store must have a unique name. Reserving an app name To reserve a name: - Go to your Apps & games section in Partner Center and select “New product.” -- Choose the type of app (e.g., MSIX/PWA or EXE/MSI). +- Choose the type of app (e.g., MSIX/PWA). - Enter the app title and click **Check availability**. - If available, click **Reserve product name** to hold the name for 3 months. @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ After reserving a name, start a new submission. The process involves: - **Pricing and Availability**: Choose free/paid, markets, trials. - **Properties**: Set category and capabilities. - **Age Ratings**: Complete content questionnaire for regional ratings. -- **Packages**: Upload your MSIX or EXE/MSI packages. +- **Packages**: Upload your MSIX package. - **Store Listings**: Add descriptions, features, images, logos. - **Submission Options**: (Optional) Add notes for certification or schedule publish date. @@ -44,22 +44,28 @@ Fill out all required fields, then click **Submit for certification**. Partner C
Do I need to package my app as an MSIX, or can I submit a traditional EXE/MSI installer? -Store allows both app types. +The Microsoft Store requires apps to be submitted using supported packaging formats such as MSIX and related package types. -**MSIX Benefits are**: +**Supported package formats include**: +- .msix +- .msixbundle +- .msixupload +- .appx +- .appxbundle +- .appxupload +- .xap + +**MSIX benefits include**: - Free Microsoft code signing and CDN hosting. -- Easier updates, better integration with Windows features. -- Enables advanced capabilities like flighting and commerce. - -**MSI/EXE Submission**: -- Allowed since June 2021. -- You must provide a URL or upload the installer in submission. -- Requirements: - - Must be .exe or .msi only. - - Offline installer – no downloads during setup. - - Installer must not change after submission or bundle unrelated software. - -Both app types can be submitted in Store depending on developer's needs. +- Easier updates and better integration with Windows features. +- Support for advanced capabilities like flighting and commerce. + +**EXE/MSI installers**: +- Traditional installer formats such as .exe or .msi are not supported for direct submission in the Microsoft Store. +- Developers should convert or package their applications using MSIX or one of the supported formats listed above to ensure compatibility with Store requirements and certification processes. + +Using msix package format ensures a more reliable, secure, and streamlined installation and update experience for users. +
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