> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.podplay.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.podplay.app/owners-playbook/the-podplay-system/overview-of-tiers/further-details-of-tiers/apple-developer-account.md).

# Apple Developer Account

### Overview

**One thing to check before you start**: whoever enrolls becomes the `Account Holder` and needs the authority to bind the organization to agreements (owner, founder, exec, senior lead, or someone given that authority). Easier to loop in the right person now than redo it later.

### Steps to Set-up

Follow this process to set-up your `Developer` account with Apple:

1. Go to <https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/>
2. Click "Start your enrollment."

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3. Notice you will be asked to sign in to Apple Developer.
   1. Use an existing Apple account if you have one, as long as you are the person with the binding authority above.
   2. If you don't have an Apple account, create one — you don't need an iPhone or any other Apple device.

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4. Agree to the `Developer` agreement.

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5. Click "Get started" for the customized experience, then on the next page, scroll down a little and click on the button "I'm not interested" to skip the customized experience (unless you want to customize it now)
6. Click on "Continue enrollment on the web >"&#x20;

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7. Fill out the information to "Confirm your personal information."

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8. Choose, under "I develop apps as," either `Company / Organization` or `Individual / Sole Proprietor`
   1. Picking `Company / Organization` means the "developer" under your App in the App Store will show as your business name
   2. Picking `Individual / Sole Proprietor` means the "developer" under your App in the App Store will be your personal name

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9. The below information will say "To enroll, you will need:"

   1. Click "Continue" at the bottom if you have a D-U-N-S number
   2. Click "Check now" in the last paragraph if you have a D-U-N-S number

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#### IF YOU DON'T HAVE A D-U-N-S number

You will have selected "Check now" and will land on the page "[Look up your D-U-N-S Number](https://developer.apple.com/enroll/duns-lookup/#!/search)."

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Fill out the information and a confirmation screen will appear. Once a D-U-N-S number is requested, it can take up to 5 business days to come through. Once requested, you will receive two emails: one email confirming the submission and a second email from Dun & Bradstreet saying they will follow up with you within 5 business days.

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A few days later, you will receive an email from Dun & Bradstreet saying your **`Resolution Duns`** number is provided.&#x20;

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Once you have the D-U-N-S number, move to the step below.

<details>

<summary>What if I receive an email saying my D-U-N-S number request was denied?</summary>

If you receive an email like the one below, saying your request for a D-U-N-S number was denied, it is likely because you did not answer the phone when Apple tried to verify your contact number.

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You can still submit or update your organization's information.

If your application has been delayed or you need to provide additional information to D\&B, you can contact them directly. To update your D\&B profile or resolve issues regarding your organization's listing, email D\&B at <https://support.dnb.com/?CUST=APPLEDEV>. Please note that it takes up to two business days for D\&B to provide updated information to Apple after you have successfully updated your profile.

</details>

#### IF YOU DO HAVE A D-U-N-S number

Click "Continue" and land on the page "[Tell us about your organization](https://developer.apple.com/enroll/organization/details/edit/legal-entity)" where you will:

* Review your organizations information
* Provide your D-U-N-S number

Then, Apple will ask you to confirm your signing authority as the `Account Holder`.

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Once confirmed, Apply will verify and email you with instructions to complete your `Developer` account enrollment.

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***

### The Next Steps

1. [Invite us to your Apple Developer team](https://docs.podplay.app/owners-playbook/the-podplay-system/overview-of-tiers/further-details-of-tiers/apple-developer-account/invite-apple-developer-team-members)
2. [Accept the transfer of your iOS app](https://docs.podplay.app/owners-playbook/the-podplay-system/overview-of-tiers/further-details-of-tiers/apple-developer-account/transferring-your-ios-app-to-your-apple-developer-account)


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