# How to Install Onside Store

### Before you start

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Your Apple Account **Country/Region** must be set to an **EU country/region** or **Japan**. Otherwise iOS blocks alternative marketplace installation.
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On **iPad**, Onside Store is available **in the EU only** (iPadOS **18+**). It is **not available on iPad in Japan**.
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Make sure you:

* **Use Safari or Google Chrome.** iOS blocks alternative marketplace installation flows in some other browsers.
* **Are physically located in the EU (excluding the UK) or Japan.** On iPad, this must be the **EU**. A VPN will not bypass this requirement.
* **Use an Apple Account with an EU country/region or Japan.**
  * Check: **Settings > \[Your Name] > Media & Purchases > View Account > Country/Region**.

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<summary><strong>How to check or change your App Store country/region</strong></summary>

Go to **Settings > \[Your Name] > Media & Purchases > View Account**. You might need to sign in.

Tap **Country/Region > Change Country or Region**, select your country/region (EU country or Japan), and follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing your region may affect existing subscriptions and payment methods tied to your Apple ID.

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* **Run a supported iOS/iPadOS version.**
  * **iPhone**
    * **EU:** iOS **17.6 or later**
    * **Japan:** iOS **26.2 or later** (MSCA support)
  * **iPad (EU only):** iPadOS **18 or later**

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<summary><strong>How to check and update your iOS/iPadOS version</strong></summary>

Go to **Settings > General > Software Update**. If an update is available, install it.

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In Japan, iOS alternative app marketplaces are enabled under the **MSCA**. Apple may show additional authorization prompts during installation. Apps distributed outside the App Store also go through Apple’s baseline **Notarization** checks.
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If you run into issues, see [Troubleshooting Installation Issues](https://docs.onside.io/store/getting-started/how-to-install-onside-store/troubleshooting-installation-issues).

### Installation steps

<a href="https://onside.io" class="button primary">Install Onside</a>

After you confirm the prerequisites, follow the steps for your iOS/iPadOS version.

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### iOS 18.6- installation flow

1. Open [onside.io](https://onside.io/) in Safari and tap **Install Onside**.
2. Tap **OK** to dismiss the iOS notice about installing an alternative app marketplace.

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3. Open **Settings** and allow marketplace installation for Onside.

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4. Return to Safari and tap **Install Onside** again.

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5. Tap **Install App Marketplace** to finish.

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6. Open **Onside Store**, create your account, and start downloading apps.

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<a href="https://onside.io" class="button primary">Install Onside</a>
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### iOS 18.6+ installation flow

1. Open [onside.io](https://onside.io/) in Safari and tap **Install Onside**.
2. Tap **Allow Installation**.

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3. Confirm installation via **Face ID** or your Apple ID password.

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4. Tap **Open Onside Store**.

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5. Create your account and start downloading apps.

<a href="https://onside.io" class="button primary">Install Onside</a>
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***

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If you still need help, contact Onside support via the chat in the bottom-right corner, or email <support@onside.io>.
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