FAQ - Apple Developer

These are Frequently Asked Questions regarding Apple Developer

Apple Developer Content 

• What is an Apple Developer Account?
• How do I Enroll for the Apple Developer Program?
• What if I don't have an Apple ID?
• What do I need to Enroll as an Individual Apple Account?
• What do I need to Enroll as an Organization Apple Account?
• What are the key differences between Individual and Organizational Enrollment?
• How do I add GTR as an Admin for Apple Developer Account?
• How do I switch from Individual to Organizational Enrollment?
• Is getting a D-U-N-S number / Apple Developer account etc. Necessary?
• What is a D-U-N-S Number?
• During enrollment I received the message, "Your organization is not listed as a legal entity." What does this mean?

Apple Developer

What is an Apple Developer Account?

A membership in Apples Developer Program which includes access to beta OS releases, advanced app capabilities, and tools needed to develop, test, and distribute apps and Safari Extensions.

How do I Enroll for the Apple Developer Program?

If you want to proceed to Enroll, Click on this link and scroll down to the bottom
https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/

What if I don’t have an Apple ID?

That’s fine, but it will be necessary to build your App! You can just sign up here

https://appleid.apple.com/account

What permissions are granted for Organizational Enrollment?

What do I need to Enroll as an Individual Apple Account?

If you are an individual or sole proprietor/single person business, get started by signing in with your Apple ID with two-factor authentication turned on.

You’ll need to provide basic personal information, including your legal name and address.

What do I need to Enroll as an Organization Apple Account?

If you’re enrolling your organization, you’ll need an Apple ID with two-factor authentication turned on, as well as the following to get started:

• A D-U-N-S® Number
  • Your organization must have a D-U-N-S Number so that we can verify your organization’s identity and legal entity status. These unique nine-digit numbers are assigned by Dun & Bradstreet and are widely used as standard business identifiers. You can check to see if your organization already has a D-U-N-S Number and request one if necessary. They are free in most jurisdictions. Learn more
• Legal Entity Status
  • Your organization must be a legal entity so that it can enter into contracts with Apple. We do not accept DBAs, fictitious businesses, trade names, or branches.
• Legal Binding Authority
  • As the person enrolling your organization in the Apple Developer Program, you must have the legal authority to bind your organization to legal agreements.
  • You must be the organization’s owner/founder, executive team member, senior project lead, or an employee with legal authority granted to you by a senior employee.
• A Website
  •  Your organization’s website must be publicly available and the domain name must be associated with your organization.

What are the key differences between Individual and Organizational Enrollment?

• User access
  • If you or your client has an Organization account, he can give access to various users (through their email address) without disclosing the credentials of the main account and those users can get access to developer.apple.com too. On the other hand, Individual account do not allow to add any users so one will have to give the main account credentials to developers in order to build an application(create certificates, profile, etc). One can add various users by assigning different roles listed here
  • Also, If you’re enrolled as an individual and add users in App Store Connect, users receive access only to your content in App Store Connect and are not considered part of your team in the Apple Developer Program.
• Testers
  • Adding multiple internal testers is possible with organization programs but not with Individual one.
• Store listing
  • With individual accounts, apps are listed with Developer's personal name while in Organization, they are listed under organization name. eg Company name LLC

How do I add GTR as an Admin for Apple Developer Account?:

Have you added GTR as an Admin to your Apple Developer account? GTR needs this done to move on to the next step to get your App live

1. Log into your Developer Account
2. Click on App Store Connect
3. Select Users & Access
4. Select the blue "+" icon to Add a User

To view the Apple Developer Enrollment Instructions, Click Here (Step 5)

How do I switch from Individual to Organizational Enrollment?

If you need to switch your Apple Developer Enrollment from an Individual account to an Organizational account, you can prompt a call from their team directly by following these steps below:

1. Navigate to their website - https://developer.apple.com/support/
2. Click on the blue 'Contact Us' button
3. Log into your Apple Developer Account
4. Prompt a call by selecting one of the prompts, such as 'Enrollment'
5. Verify your number to initiate a call with Apple, which should be fairly prompt.

What is a D-U-N-S Number?

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number that identifies business entities on a location-specific basis. Assigned and maintained by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), the D-U-N-S Number is widely used as a standard business identifier.

Your D-U-N-S Number will be used to check the identity and legal entity status of your organization as part of our enrollment verification process for joining the Apple Developer Program or the Apple Developer Enterprise Program. While many types of businesses can receive a D-U-N-S Number, your business must be recognized as a legal entity (such as a corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company) to enter into the legal terms and obligations of Apple Developer Program agreements. DBAs, fictitious businesses, trade names, and branches are not accepted.

Companies and educational institutions must provide a D-U-N-S Number registered to their legal entity. A D-U-N-S Number is optional for government organizations. If you're enrolling as an individual, you don't need a D-U-N-S Number.

To view Apple's information regarding D-U-N-S Number, Click Here

During enrollment I received the message, "Your organization is not listed as a legal entity." What does this mean?

The business you entered is either listed in the D&B database with a different legal status (such as a sole proprietorship), or its legal status has not been verified.

When enrolling, make sure to use the legal entity name of your organization, as Apple does not accept DBAs, fictitious businesses, trade names, or branches for enrollment as a company/organization.

To view Apple's information regarding D-U-N-S Number, Click Here

Is getting a DUNS number / Apple Developer account etc. Necessary?

Having a DUNS number and getting registered for the Apple Developer program is Apple's requirement, not ours (there is no such requirement for Android / Google).

So yes- this is a requirement to get your app on the Apple App Store, but once you get your DUNS number and register for an Apple Developer Account, you will make us an Admin so we can take care of everything and get your app published.

Outside Resources

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