How to Create an Apple Developer Account
To publish on the App Store you need the Apple Developer Program ($99/year). Here is how to enroll and what you can do once you are in.
How to Create an Apple Developer Account
To publish an app on the App Store, you need to join the Apple Developer Program — $99/year. Here's how to set it up.
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Before you start
- An Apple ID with two-factor authentication turned on.
- A $99/year payment method.
- Your legal name (for individuals) or business details (for organizations).
- create your App Store Connect API key (Snapp uses this to sign and submit your app), and
- create your app in App Store Connect.
- Publish your iOS app to the App Store with Snapp
- What is OTA? Instant updates without a rebuild
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Step by step
1. Go to developer.apple.com/programs and click Enroll. 2. Sign in with your Apple ID. 3. Choose your entity type: - Individual — enrolls under your personal name. - Organization — enrolls under a company (you'll need a D-U-N-S number and legal authority to sign). 4. Review your details and accept the agreement. 5. Pay the $99 annual membership fee. 6. Wait for approval. Individual accounts are often approved within a day; organizations can take longer due to verification.
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After approval
Once you're in, you can:
Both are covered in → How to publish your iOS app to the App Store.
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Common questions
Is it really yearly? Yes — Apple is $99/year. Your apps stay live as long as your membership is active.
Individual or Organization? Individual is quickest and fine for solo makers. Choose Organization to show a company name as the seller (requires a D-U-N-S number).
Do I need a Mac? Not with Snapp — we build and sign your iOS app in the cloud. You only need the developer account.
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