How to Create Your Apple Developer Account:Step-by-Step Guide
Summary
TLDRThis step-by-step guide walks you through enrolling in the Apple Developer Program. It starts by guiding you to sign in or create an Apple ID, download the Developer app, and review program benefits. The process includes identity verification using a government-issued ID and providing your organization's legal details, including a D-U-N-S number and website. After submitting your information, Apple will review and approve your application. For eligible nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations, a fee waiver may be requested. Once approved, you can finalize enrollment and start developing apps.
Takeaways
- 🌐 Navigate to developer.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID, or create a new Apple ID if you don't have one.
- 📲 Download the Apple Developer app from the App Store after signing in.
- 🔑 Tap 'Enroll Now' to begin the enrollment process for the Apple Developer Program.
- 📝 Provide your legal first name, last name, and phone number, ensuring they match your official ID.
- 🆔 Use a government-issued photo ID for identity verification, such as a driver's license (not accepted in Mexico).
- 🏢 For organizations, provide legal entity details, including a DUNS number and headquarters information.
- 🌐 Your organization must have an active, publicly available website linked to the official domain name.
- 🖊️ Confirm you have the legal authority to bind your organization to agreements, and provide a contact for verification.
- 📧 Apple will review your submission, and you'll receive an email with next steps or follow-up if needed.
- 💸 Nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Q & A
What is the first step to enrolling in the Apple Developer Program?
-The first step is to navigate to developer.apple.com on your preferred browser and click on the 'Account' button to sign in with your Apple ID.
What should you do if you don’t have an Apple ID?
-If you don’t have an Apple ID, click on 'Create yours now' and fill in the necessary details to create a new Apple ID.
How do you enroll in the Apple Developer Program after signing in with your Apple ID?
-After signing in, click on 'Enroll Now' which will take you to a new page where you can download the Apple Developer app from the App Store. Install the app, sign in, and tap 'Enroll Now' within the app.
What information is required during the identity verification process?
-You need to provide your legal first and last name, phone number, and a photo of your government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license. Ensure the name matches your official ID exactly.
Are there any restrictions on using a driver’s license for identity verification?
-Yes, developers based in Mexico cannot use their driver’s license for identity verification at this time.
What is required if you are enrolling on behalf of an organization?
-You need to provide your organization's legal entity name, D-U-N-S number, headquarters address, phone number, and a publicly available website. You must also confirm that you have the legal authority to bind the organization to agreements.
What is a D-U-N-S number, and how can you get one?
-A D-U-N-S number is a unique nine-digit identifier provided by Dunn and Bradstreet. If your organization does not have one, you can look it up or request it at no cost.
What can nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities do to avoid paying the enrollment fee?
-These types of organizations may be eligible for a fee waiver. They can request the waiver using a special link provided by Apple.
What happens after submitting your enrollment information?
-Apple will review your information. You should keep an eye on your email for next steps or any follow-up required to complete the process.
What should you do once Apple approves your enrollment?
-You will receive an email with further instructions. Open the Apple Developer app, sign in, and agree to the terms of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. Then, review the annual membership subscription details and subscribe.
Outlines
📱 Getting Started with Apple Developer Program
This paragraph introduces the process of enrolling in the Apple Developer Program. It begins by guiding users to navigate to the Apple Developer website on their device. Users are prompted to click the account button to sign in with their Apple ID or create a new account if they are new to the Apple ecosystem.
🛠️ Setting Up Your Apple Developer Account
This section focuses on the steps after signing in with your Apple ID. It explains that users should click 'enroll now,' which directs them to a new page where they can download the Apple Developer app. Once the app is installed and opened, users are instructed to sign in again and begin the enrollment process.
🔍 Reviewing Program Benefits and Requirements
In this paragraph, users are introduced to the benefits and requirements of the Apple Developer Program. They are encouraged to review the provided details before proceeding. After confirming their understanding, they tap 'continue' to move forward with the enrollment process.
📝 Providing Legal Information
Users are required to input their legal first and last name, along with their phone number. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of using the name exactly as it appears on official identification, and advises against using nicknames or company names at this stage.
🆔 Identity Verification
The next step involves identity verification. Users are prompted to use a driver's license or government-issued photo ID to confirm their identity. The script notes that for developers in Mexico, driver's licenses are not accepted. The identity is verified by capturing a clear photo of the ID.
🏢 Organization Information
This paragraph deals with providing details about the user's organization, including the legal entity name, D-U-N-S number, headquarters address, and phone number. It is important that the organization has an active website, and users must confirm that they have legal authority to represent the organization.
📧 Submission and Apple Review
After submitting their information, users are advised to watch their email for any follow-up steps from Apple. Nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations are reminded that they may be eligible for a fee waiver and can request it through a provided link.
📨 Finalizing Enrollment
Once Apple approves the enrollment, users will receive an email with instructions to finalize the process. They are asked to reopen the Apple Developer app, sign in, and tap 'continue' to complete the enrollment. After reviewing the terms and conditions of the program, they tap 'agree' to proceed.
🚀 Becoming a Member and Starting Development
In the final steps, users review their annual membership subscription details and subscribe to the program. The paragraph concludes by congratulating users for completing their enrollment, signaling that they are now ready to start developing apps as members of the Apple Developer Program.
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Keywords
💡Apple Developer Program
💡Apple ID
💡Enroll Now
💡Identity Verification
💡Legal Name
💡DUNS Number
💡Organization Details
💡Fee Waiver
💡Terms of Service
💡Annual Membership
Highlights
Navigate to developer.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID or create one if you're new.
Click 'Enroll Now' to start the Apple Developer Program enrollment process.
Download the Apple Developer app from the App Store and open it.
Sign in to the app with your Apple ID, and then tap 'Enroll Now.'
Review the benefits and requirements of the Apple Developer Program before proceeding.
Provide your legal first and last name as they appear on official ID, and input your phone number.
Use a government-issued photo ID for identity verification by capturing a clear photo.
For developers based in Mexico, note that driver's licenses aren't accepted for verification.
Provide your organization’s legal entity name and DUNS number if enrolling as an organization.
Ensure your organization's address and phone number are up to date, and include a publicly available website.
Confirm that you have legal authority to bind your organization to agreements with Apple.
Nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Apple will review your submitted information and send follow-up instructions via email.
Once approved, finalize your enrollment by reviewing and agreeing to the Apple Developer Program license agreement.
Complete the enrollment process by subscribing to the annual membership fee in the Apple Developer app.
Transcripts
welcome to the step-by-step guide to
enroll in the Apple developer program
let's begin on your device Begin by
navigating to developer.apple.com on
your preferred browser look for the
account button and click it to sign in
with your Apple ID if you're new to the
Apple ecosystem no worries just click on
create yours now film the necessary
details and then hit continue with your
Apple ID set up and ready click on
enroll now this will take you to a new
page where you'll find the link to
download the app developer app from the
app store go ahead and click download on
the App Store after the app is installed
open it if you are not signed in click
on account and sign in with your Apple
ID once signed in tap on androll now
you'll see a rundown of all the amazing
benefits and requirements of the program
take a moment to review them and when
you're ready tap continue now as the
account holder you'll need to provide
your legal first name last name and your
phone number it's crucial to use the
name exactly as it appears on your
official ID no nicknames or company
names here next up identity verification
you'll be ask to use your driver's
license or a governmen issued photo ID
to confirm your identity just capture a
clear photo of your ID and tap confirm
please note that for developers based in
Mexico driver's licenses aren't
currently accepted moving on to your
organizations details here's where you
provide the type of entity and remember
you should use the legal entity name no
cbas or trade names this name will be
listed as the seller for the apps you
distribute you'll also meet your
organization's du ands number a unique
nine-digit identifier provided by Dunn
and Brad street if you don't have one
yet you can look it up or request it and
no cost next enter the headquarters
address and phone number ensuring
everything is up to date your
organization should have an active
publicly available website enter the
domain name that is officially tied to
your organization conf confirm that you
have the legal authority to bind your
organization to agreements and provide a
contact who can verify your Authority
after submitting your information Apple
will review it keep an eye on your email
for the next steps or any follow-up
needed and a quick tip for nonprofits
educational institutions and government
organizations you may be eligible for a
fee waiver make sure to request it if
that applies to you using the link shown
here once Apple gives the green light
you'll get an email to finalize your
enrollment reopen the Apple developer
app tap the account Tab and sign in with
your Apple ID then tap continue your
enrollment you'll be prompted to review
and agree to the terms of the Apple
developer program license agreement
please read it carefully before you tap
agree now review your annual membership
subscription details when you're ready
to dive into the world of app
development hit that subscribe button
and that's it you're now enrolled and
ready to start creating with the Apple
developer program
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