Enrolling in Apple Developer Program as an individual

This article will walk you through the process of creating an Apple ID and enrolling in the Apple Developer Program.

Why do I need to enroll in the Apple Developer Program?

All retailers wishing to publish an iOS app must enroll in the Apple Developer Program under their own name/company name. 

 

Step 1. Create an Apple ID

1. Go to appleid.apple.com and click Create Your Apple ID.

2. Provide your company email in the designated form and complete the remaining fields. This email will serve as your new Apple ID, and Apple will send important notifications, updates, and decisions related to your app to this email address. We strongly recommend checking your email regularly to stay informed.

3. Enter a phone number that you can always access.

4. Check the boxes to subscribe to Apple Updates if you'd like. 

5. Click Continue.

6. Follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address and phone number.

Step 2. Enroll in the Program

Once your Apple ID is created, open the Apple Developer Program Enrollment page.

1. Click Start Your Enrollment and sign in with your new Apple ID. 
2. Read and agree to the Apple Developer Agreement. Click Submit.
3. Now your Apple Developer Program will open. Select the block Join the Apple Developer Program on the Welcome page and click Enroll on the next page.
4. In the field "I develop apps as," select Individual/Sole Proprietor/Single Person Business as your Entity Type. Click Continue.
5. Enter your legal name, phone number, and address on the next screen and click Continue. Your legal name will be displayed as your app's seller in the App Store.
   • Important Note: the legal owner of the company must register for the Apple Developer Program. 
6. Accept the "Apple Developer Program License Agreement" by checking the box on the bottom of the page and clicking Continue.
7. On the next screen, review your purchase details and select the option Automatic Renewal. If Automatic Renewal is not used, please set a reminder on your calendar (repeat yearly) to renew your membership every year. Your app will be removed from the App Store within 24 hours upon the expiration of your membership.
8. You will now be forwarded to the App Store. Log in again with the same Apple ID and password.
9. On the next screen, pay $99 with your credit card and click Continue.
10. Accept the Terms & Conditions and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions until you see the "Thank you" page.

You have now enrolled successfully in the Apple Developer Program. You will receive two welcome emails and a payment confirmation from Apple at your Apple ID email address within an hour or so.

Step 3. Account Access

The Shopgate App Team will take care of generating the necessary certificates for your iOS app, as well as building, publishing, and managing future updates. To facilitate these processes, Shopgate will require access to your Apple Developer Program. This involves sharing your account credentials and adding a trusted phone number to your Apple ID for verification purposes, and should only take about 15 minutes of your time. Please contact Shopgate to schedule an appointment.

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That's it! You have now finished setting up your Apple Developer Program!