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App Rejected Because of Support URL? Here's How to Fix It Fast

🚨 URGENT FIX GUIDE

App Rejected?
Support URL Issue?

Don't panic. Here's how to fix it in under 24 hours.

You probably got this rejection message:

"Guideline 2.3.12 - We noticed that your support URL did not lead to a webpage with support information for the app."

⚡ Average fix time: 15 minutes • ✅ Resubmit same day

Why Did My App Get Rejected?

1️⃣

Broken Link

Your URL returns 404 or doesn't load at all.

Why it happens: Domain expired, server down, wrong URL format

2️⃣

Social Media Link

You used Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram URL.

Why it happens: Not considered a proper support page by Apple/Google

3️⃣

No Contact Info

Page exists but has no email or contact method.

Why it happens: Forgot to add email, or it's too hidden

4️⃣

Generic Homepage

You linked to company website, not app-specific page.

Why it happens: No clear indication this is for the app

5️⃣

Not Mobile-Friendly

Page doesn't work properly on iPhone/iPad.

Why it happens: Desktop-only design, small text, broken mobile layout

6️⃣

Password Protected

Reviewer can't access page without login.

Why it happens: Forgot to make page public, staging site URL

📊 Statistics Show:

73% of support URL rejections are from these 6 issues. The good news? They're ALL easy to fix.

⚡ The 15-Minute Fix

Follow these exact steps to fix and resubmit today

Create a New Support Page (2 min)

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Test Your New URL (5 min)

Before resubmitting, verify everything works:

Open on iPhone Safari

Reviewers test on real iPhones. Make sure it loads perfectly.

Check Contact Info is Visible

Email should be clearly visible and clickable.

Verify App Name Shows

Page should clearly identify which app it supports.

Test Load Speed

Should load in under 3 seconds on mobile data.

Update App Store Connect (3 min)

Replace the old URL with your new one:

  1. 1. Log in to App Store Connect
  2. 2. Go to your app → App Information
  3. 3. Find "Support URL" field
  4. 4. Delete old URL, paste new URL
  5. 5. Click "Save"

💡 For Google Play: Go to Store presence → Store listing → Update Website field

Respond to Reviewer (5 min)

In App Store Connect, reply to the rejection message:

Copy this template:

"Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. I have updated the support URL to a new, working link that includes all required information:

[Your new support URL]

The page is now:

  • Accessible without login
  • Mobile-responsive
  • Includes clear contact information
  • Specific to this app

Please review the updated information. Thank you!

Best regards"

Resubmit for Review

Click "Submit for Review" button. You're done!

⏱️ Expected Timeline:

  • Same day: Your app goes back in review queue
  • 1-3 days: Apple reviews the updated support URL
  • 3-5 days: Final decision (usually approved!)

🎉 That's it! You're back on track.

Real Rejection Examples & Solutions

Example #1: Broken Link

Most common rejection reason

❌ What They Did Wrong:

Used URL: http://myapp-temp.herokuapp.com/support

This was a temporary staging URL that expired.

📧 Rejection Message:

"Guideline 2.3.12 - We were unable to access your support URL. The page returned a 404 error."

✅ The Fix:

Generated permanent URL using our tool:

https://support-url-generator.com/s/abc123xyz

Result: Approved in 2 days after resubmission.

Example #2: Social Media Link

Accounts for 25% of rejections

❌ What They Did Wrong:

Used URL: https://facebook.com/myawesomeapp

Facebook pages aren't considered proper support pages.

📧 Rejection Message:

"Guideline 2.3.12 - Your support URL leads to a social media page. Please provide a dedicated support webpage."

✅ The Fix:

Created actual support page in 2 minutes:

Used our generator →

Result: Approved on first resubmission.

Example #3: No Contact Information

Easy mistake to make

❌ What They Did Wrong:

Had a nice-looking page but forgot to add email address.

Page only had app description and features.

📧 Rejection Message:

"Guideline 2.3.12 - Your support URL does not provide contact information for customer support."

✅ The Fix:

Added this section to the page:

Contact Support

Email: [email protected]

Result: Approved next day.

How to Prevent Future Rejections

Use Permanent URLs

Avoid temporary hosting, staging servers, or expiring domains. Use permanent solutions.

Test Before Submitting

Always test your support URL on multiple devices before submitting your app.

Monitor Uptime

Periodically check that your support page is still accessible and loading correctly.

Use Generators

Support page generators handle all requirements automatically, eliminating human error.

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You're Not Alone

Support URL rejections are frustrating, but they're also one of the easiest fixes. Most developers get approved within 3 days of resubmission when they follow these steps. Don't waste time trying to debug your old page - create a new one using our generator and move forward.

Your app deserves to be in the store. Let's make it happen.

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