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How To Create An Apple Developer Account?
How To Create An Apple Developer Account?

A step-by-step guide on the process of creating an Apple Developer Account

Lara Soley avatar
Written by Lara Soley
Updated over a month ago

To submit an app to the App Store, you need to be a member of the Apple Developer Program ($99/year). If you haven’t signed up yet, create your Apple Developer account. If you already have one, skip the enrollment and proceed to the step of inviting Shopney as an admin. You also need an Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled.

Enrollment requires the following:


• D-U-N-S Number
• Legal Entity Status
• Legal Binding Authority
• Website


Apple requires business owners to create an Apple Developer account and enroll in the Apple Developer Program to list their apps under your company’s name. For more info, refer to Apple's Developer Guidelines (section 4.2.6). Once set up, your app will be published under your account, giving you full control and ensuring your branding remains on the App Store listing.

The process has four main steps:

  1. Apple ID & Two-Factor Authentication

  2. D-U-N-S Number Process

  3. Developer Program Enrollment

  4. Inviting Shopney as Admin in iTunes

Let’s get started!


1- Apple ID & Two-Factor Authentication

To enroll your organization, you’ll need an Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled. Apple requires this for security when joining the Developer Program.

Tip💡

We recommend using a separate Apple ID for your business if you don’t already have one.

2- D-U-N-S Number Process

Your organization must have a D‑U‑N‑S Number to verify its identity and legal status with Apple. These nine-digit numbers are provided by Dun & Bradstreet and serve as standard business identifiers. You can look up your D-U-N-S Number or request one for free.

There are two possible scenarios:

You have it but don’t know the number.

If you’re unsure, search for your D-U-N-S number here.

You don’t have it.

If you don’t have one, you can learn how to obtain it from the D-U-N-S Number guide.

🗒️ Note

Obtaining a D-U-N-S number can take about one week.

3- Developer Program Enrollment

2- Click the “Start Your Enrollment” button to begin the enrollment process.

3- Sign in with your Apple ID, or create a new Apple ID if you don’t have an account.

4- Select the appropriate entity type for your business.

📌 Important Note


Individuals or Sole Proprietors/Single-Person Businesses: Apps will be listed under the developer’s personal name.


Organizations: Apps will be listed under the organization’s legal entity name. Companies and educational institutions need to provide a free D-U-N-S Number registered to their legal entity during the enrollment process.

5- Fill in the requested information about your business.

6- Enter your D-U-N-S number when prompted.

7- Provide your billing information and proceed to complete the payment.

After completing the payment process, your yearly Apple Developer Account will be set up. Apple will notify you within 24 hours once your account is activated.

💡 Tip

After setting up your Apple developer account, please be sure to store your login details securely to ensure seamless access to your developer account.


4- Inviting Shopney As A New Admin In iTunes

After creating your Apple Developer account, you need to add the Shopney team as an admin user so we can publish your mobile application.

1- Sign in to App Store Connect and go to the account section.

2- Select "Users and Access" in the menu, then click the blue "+" button on the next page.

3- A window titled "New User" will appear. Please fill it with the following information:

First Name: Shopney
Last Name: Team
Email: [email protected]

📌 Important Note


Ensure the user role is selected as "Admin". This is crucial, as adding Shopney as an admin is necessary for us to submit and publish your app.


If your Apple Developer Account is a company account, make sure the checkbox in the "Developer Resources" section is checked.

After sending the invitation, the Shopney team will receive an email. We will accept your invitation and start the process. To speed things up, please inform us via email or live chat once you’ve completed the steps above.


Please contact the Shopney Support Team if you need further assistance. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, and our support team will be happy to help!


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