// troubleshooting guide · marvel
Marvel Prototype Won't Open in iOS App
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- iOS
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 2
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · marvel/prototype-wont-open-in-ios-app3 FIXES
// quick answer
Open the share link in mobile Safari and tap 'Open in App'; if it still fails, play the prototype in the browser from the Share URL instead.
Most likely fix: Use Safari and Open in App
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Use Safari and Open in App
- 01Open the Share URL in mobile Safari
- 02Tap 'Open in App'
- 03Install the Marvel app if redirected to the App Store
Did this fix it?FIX 2Play in the browser instead
- 01Open the Share URL in a mobile browser
- 02Play the prototype directly there
Did this fix it?FIX 3Check the login requirement
- 01Marvel has a team setting that requires users to log in to view prototypes
- 02Disable it or ask the viewer to sign in
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
A client taps your Marvel link and the prototype does not open in the Marvel iPhone or iPad app.
Why it happens
- C-01Link opened in an in-app browser instead of Safari
- C-02App not installed (Safari redirects to the App Store)
- C-03Project requires login to view prototypes
// this guide also covers
- marvel app ios prototype not opening
- marvel open in app
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