What do we need to enroll as a developer?
If the first three are understandable, what is the fourth one?
What is actually A DUNS number, and why should I get it?
Getting a DUNS number
A DUNS number is a unique nine-digit identifier for businesses. The DUNS number is provided by Dun & Bradstreet, a major business credit reporting agency. Think of it like a social security number, but for businesses instead of individuals. In terms of developer account creating, it helps Google and Apple confirm that your company is real and trustworthy.
The most straightforward way to acquire one during the Dev Account creation.
1. First create your new Apple ID made specifically for the purpose of development.
Visit https://appleid.apple.com/ account and create your new account. Confirm it and log in.
2. Let's look if you have a D-U-N-S Number and if not, we'll get one.
Visit this page https://developer.apple.com/enroll/duns-lookup/#!/search
Fill in all the information and proceed.
Confirm your information and press Continue.
In our example, it took less than an hour to get the Number.
Registering a developer account
3. Please visit the https://developer.apple.com/enroll/identity/edit and fill in the required information.
On the next step you are required to enter DUNS number that we've received previously.
And the next registration part:
After this, your enrollment will be sent to process.
It may take some days for Apple to review your application. Once it is finished, you will get a notification on email.
Purchasing membership
When creating an Apple Developer account, purchasing a membership is required for several specific reasons, closely aligned with Apple's ecosystem and services.
Here is the list of features that are included in payment:
Here is the list of features that are included in payment:
Access to Software Development Kits (SDKs) and Tools
App Store Distribution
App Testing and Beta Releases
Technical Support
Access to Cloud Services
Developer Resources and Learning
Quality Control and Security
Grant accesses
After everything is set, here is the step we need to do:
Please visit the https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/access/users and add our email as a user.
[email protected]
Add 4 new users.
Double-check if it includes important options as shown below.
This will give us the right to upload the app.
Apple Agreements
Apps Agreements
It's required to sign Apple Agreements in order to proceed with your application.
To do that, open Business page and look at the Agreement section. Find the Paid Apps row, then click View and Agree to Terms.
Then, you need to complete Tax Forms. Everyone is required to complete the US Tax Forms section. This is where you indicate if you are a U.S. Resident/Company or not. To do that, please open Business and look at Tax section. It will highlight the forms you need to complete with ⚠️ icon. Click on the link and fill in the necessary info.
3. After the Paid Apps agreement and Tax Forms will be reviewed, the Paid Apps agreement status will be changed to Active
Ensuring Your Account Stays in Compliance
Developer Membership
Unlike other platforms, Apple requires an annual fee to maintain your developer account and keep your apps available in the store. If you don't renew your account, your apps will be removed, potentially affecting your existing subscribers over time.
To avoid disruptions, we recommend enabling auto-renewal or setting a calendar reminder to ensure your account remains in good standing.
Agreements and Compliance Updates
Apple periodically updates its agreements throughout the year, requiring regular review and renewal. Make sure to review your agreements regularly, as it may affect your apps.
Additionally, Apple may introduce new terms and compliance requirements based on changing local regulations. Be sure to regularly check your Business page in your developer account for any pending actions (often indicated by a yellow box with a ⚠️ icon).
Additional Important settings.
Integrations permit.
That concludes the setting.
Useful links
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