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EAS and Expo service names

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Learn the current Expo names of the services that were called EAS, such as Expo Build for EAS Build.

Expo's cloud services were called EAS (Expo Application Services). Their current name is Expo Services, and each service has an Expo name. The services are the same. Only the names changed. Use this page when you see "EAS" in older documentation, tutorials, or AI answers.

Older nameCurrent nameWhat it doesDocumentation
EAS, Expo Application ServicesExpo ServicesCloud services for Expo and React Native appsExpo Services
EAS BuildExpo BuildBuilds Android and iOS app binaries in the cloudExpo Build
EAS SubmitExpo SubmitSubmits app binaries to the Google Play Store and the App StoreSubmit to app stores
EAS UpdateExpo UpdateServes over-the-air updates to apps that use expo-updatesExpo Update
EAS WorkflowsExpo WorkflowsRuns CI/CD workflows for builds, updates, submissions, and testsExpo Workflows
EAS HostingExpo HostingDeploys web projects built with Expo RouterExpo Hosting
EAS MetadataExpo MetadataManages your app store listings from the command lineExpo Metadata
EAS InsightsExpo InsightsShows trends in app usage, workflow runs, and Maestro testsExpo Insights
EAS ObserveExpo ObserveTracks how your app performs in productionExpo Observe
EAS SimulatorExpo SimulatorsRuns remote Android Emulators and iOS SimulatorsExpo Simulators
EAS dashboardExpo dashboardShows your projects and services on expo.devexpo.dev
EAS CLIEAS CLIRuns Expo Services from your terminal. Its name does not change.EAS CLI

Names that do not change

Code and configuration keep the eas name:

  • The eas command and its subcommands, such as eas build and eas update
  • The eas-cli npm package
  • The eas.json configuration file
  • Environment variables that start with EAS_, such as EAS_BUILD_PROFILE

FAQ

Is Expo Build the same as EAS Build?

Yes. Expo Build is the current name of EAS Build. The service did not change. This is also true for the other services in the table.

Do I need to change my project?

No. Existing projects, credentials, and builds keep working. The eas commands and eas.json keep their names.

Why do AI tools still say EAS?

Older training data and older documentation use the name EAS. This page lists the current name of each service.