How to enrol in the Apple Developer Program

What You’ll Need Before You Start

What is an Apple ID?

An Apple ID is an account used to access Apple services. You’ll use it to register your developer account and manage your apps. It should be created using a company email address (e.g. info@yourcompany.com).

What is a D-U-N-S (duns) Number?

A D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit identifier for your business. It is required for enrolling in the Apple Developer Program. This number is assigned by Dun & Bradstreet and is free of charge.

What is the Apple Developer Program?

The Apple Developer Program allows you to create and distribute apps on the App Store. Enrollment requires a valid Apple ID and a verified D-U-N-S Number.

Step 1: Create an Apple ID with Your Company Email

Before you begin, make sure you have access to an email address using your company’s domain (e.g. info@yourcompany.com).

1. Go to https://appleid.apple.com/account#!&page=create.

2. Fill out the form using your company email address, create a password, enter your date of birth, and select your security questions.

3. Click Continue.

4. Apple will send a 6-digit verification code to your email. Enter the code on the site and click Verify.

Your company Apple ID is now ready.

Step 2: Check or Request a D-U-N-S Number

1. Visit the D-U-N-S Number Lookup Tool and sign in using your new Apple ID.

2. Fill in the requested business information and click Continue.

3. If your business already has a D-U-N-S number, you’ll be notified and can move to Step 3.

4. If not, a Dun & Bradstreet representative will contact you to start the process.

Step 3: Enroll in the Apple Developer Program

Note: You must have an international D-U-N-S number before continuing.

1. Go to Apple Developer Program enrollment and sign in with your company Apple ID.

2. Click Join the Apple Developer Program.

3. Click Enroll on the right-hand side.

4. Click Start Your Enrollment.

5. Select Company/Organization as your entity type and click Continue.

6. Complete the contact information form, including your D-U-N-S Number and Legal Entity Name. Include a valid phone number—Apple will use this to contact you for verification.

7. Review your details and click Submit.

An Apple representative will call you using the phone number provided. They may ask for a secondary contact for your company account.

1. Once verified, you’ll receive an email with a license agreement. Click Review Now.

2. Log in with your Apple ID (if not already logged in), accept the terms, and click Continue.

Step 4: Pay for the Apple Developer Program

1. After accepting the license agreement, you’ll be taken to the payment page.

2. Choose whether to enable Automatic Renewal by checking the box.

3. Click Purchase.

4. Sign in again with your Apple ID if prompted.

5. Enter your billing details and click Continue.

6. Review the payment summary and click Order Now.

Step 5: Activate Your Developer Account

1. After your payment is processed, you’ll receive an email with an activation link and code.

2. Click the link and log in using your Apple ID.

3. Enter the activation code from the email and click Activate.

4. Click Get Started at the bottom of the confirmation page.