Doc Summary
To publish apps on the iOS App Store, each business must have its own Apple Developer account. Below is a step-by-step guide for creating one under an organization.
✅ What You’ll Need #
- D-U-N-S Number: Register here
- Legal Entity: Your business must be a registered company (no DBAs or sole proprietorships).
- Legal Authority: The enroller must be the owner or an authorized executive.
- Company Website: A publicly accessible company website is required.
- Business Email: Use a domain-based email (e.g., name@yourcompany.com).
- Apple ID: Create or use one to enroll. Recommended: Use a business-specific Apple ID.
? Step-by-Step Enrollment Process #
Step 1: Create or Sign In with Apple ID #
- Visit Apple Developer Enrollment
- Sign in with your Apple ID, or create one for your business
Step 2: Accept Developer Agreement #
- Agree to Apple’s Developer Terms and Conditions
Step 3: Choose Entity Type #
- Select Organization
- Your developer name will reflect your company name, not your personal name
Step 4: Enter Organization Details #
- Provide your D-U-N-S Number
- Verify Legal Entity Status and Legal Authority
- Fill in accurate contact information
Step 5: Payment & Confirmation #
- The program costs $99/year (nonprofits, schools, and government orgs may qualify for free enrollment)
- Enter payment info and confirm the purchase
Step 6: Email Verification #
- Confirm your email via the link Apple sends you
- Apple may take up to 48 hours to verify and activate your account
⚡ Important Notes #
- Log in at developer.apple.com and appstoreconnect.apple.com to manage your account
- Accept any additional Apple terms of service as prompted
- Make sure Two-Factor Authentication is enabled on your Apple ID
? Helpful Links #
- Enrollment: https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/
- D-U-N-S Number: https://www.dnb.co.in/duns/get-a-duns
- Update Identity Info: https://developer.apple.com/enroll/identity/edit
- Video Guide: Watch here
- Apple Developer Support: https://developer.apple.com/support/
If you face issues, contact Apple Support directly at 1-800-633-2152.
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