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Apple Developer Account Enrollment Guide

If you're planning to publish your app on the Apple App Store, you'll need to sign up for an Apple Developer Account. Below is a simplified, step-by-step guide to help you through the process.

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Go to the Apple Developer registration page:

https://developer.apple.com/register/

Please copy this link & use it

Apple Registration
2

Enter email or phone number to represent an Apple ID.

3

In the Password box, enter a password.

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If you haven't got an Apple ID yet, click the Create Your Apple Account button.

The page appears as shown in the figure below:

Apple Developer Page
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Fill in all the required details and click the Continue button.
You'll receive a verification code in your email, and a Verification dialog box appears, as shown in the following figure:

Verification Code
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Enter the code on the verification screen.

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Once verified, click the Continue button to proceed.

That's it! Your Apple Developer account is created. Go-Ahead.

Enrolling in the Apple Developer Program

After your Apple ID is active, you can enroll in the Apple Developer Program. To list the company name as the seller on the App Store, the company must be recognized as a legal entity in its country.

Membership Fee

  • $99 USD annually (may vary by region; charged in local currency during sign-up).
  • Membership includes access to beta OS releases, advanced app capabilities, and tools to develop, test, and distribute apps and Safari extensions.

Types of Enrollment

  • Individual: Sole proprietor or single-person business. Your personal legal name will appear as the seller on the App Store. You'll need to provide basic personal information, such as full legal name and residential address.
  • Company or Organization: Apps will be published under your organization's legal entity name. Requires additional verification (D-U-N-S Number, legal entity status, and authority to sign agreements).

Requirements for Organization Enrollment

  1. D-U-N-S® Number: To verify your organization's identity and legal status, Apple requires a valid D-U-N-S Number. This is a unique, nine-digit identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet, commonly used to recognize businesses worldwide.
    • Check whether your organization already has a D-U-N-S Number.
    • If not, you can request one — it's typically free in most countries.
    • Learn how to apply for a D-U-N-S Number: https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S
  2. Legal Entity Status: Your organization must be officially registered as a legal entity to enter into binding agreements with Apple.
    • Apple does not accept registrations under trade names, DBAs (Doing Business As), fictitious businesses, or branch offices.
    • The legal name of the organization must match the Tax ID associated with the business and will appear as the app seller name on the App Store.
  3. Legal Authority to Sign Agreements: The person completing the enrollment must have the authority to act on behalf of the organization.
    • This typically includes owners, founders, executive leaders, senior project managers, or any individual who has been granted formal legal authority by the company.

Steps to enroll in the Apple Developer Program

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Go to https://developer.apple.com/enroll/ or click to Join the Apple Developer Program

Enrollment Step 1
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Click on Enroll button.

Enrollment Step 2
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Click on the Start Your Enrollment button.

Enrollment Step 3
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Fill in your personal or company details as required and click Continue

Enrollment Step 4
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The page appears as shown in the following figure:

Enrollment Step 5
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In the Entity Type list, select the required option.

Note: If the users select Individual / Sole Proprietor then a Note appears as shown in the following figure:

Enrollment Step 6
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Scroll down and agree to the Apple Developer Program License Agreement.

The page appears as shown in the following figure:

Enrollment Step 7
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Click on the Continue button.

Once the enrollment information is verified and the users are agreed to the associated program license agreement, they can purchase their membership.

Enrollment Step 8
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Enter the payment details to complete the purchase on the Apple Online Store. Once the purchase is completed, a purchase confirmation from the Apple Online Store and an activation confirmation from Apple Developer Program Support is sent to the user through email.

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Check the email and enter the verification link sent in the email. The account is activated.

Tip: To check the status of your enrollment, sign in to your account (https://developer.apple.com/account/) on the developer website with the Apple ID you used to enroll.