Critical Alerts entitlement and MDM Requirements

Hello. I am trying to add Critical Alerts to our mobile app (still in testing/development at 95%) and I have some questions about that and MDM deployment. Being a noob here, I hope these are not out of place.
Scenario: Let's say I have an app that will be distributed through an MDM using the APK file to a select group of people in the enterprise.
1 - Do I need to deploy the app to the Apple Store in order to deploy through the MDM?
2 - Do I need the app in the Apple Store in order to receive the Critical Alerts Entitlement?
3 - Are there links providing this information? I've been looking for the past two days, but no luck.
4 - Any recommendations on a different way to go would be really appreciated.

Thanks!
Hi!

Do I need to deploy the app to the Apple Store in order to deploy through the MDM?

No, if you are part of the enterprise developer program you can archive the app from Xcode and export it as enterprise app. You’ll need to upload the IPA in your MDM.


Do I need to deploy the app to the Apple Store in order to deploy through the MDM?

No, just make sure you have an enterprise developer account and sign the IPA with a enterprise distribution certificate.











Critical Alerts entitlement and MDM Requirements
 
 
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