--- title: How to enroll in the Apple Developer Program description: Sign your Apple ID up for the Apple Developer Program so you can publish apps to the App Store. --- [Skip to content](https://help.appdocumentation.com/how-to-enroll-in-the-apple-developer-program-#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations ![app-documentation](https://help.appdocumentation.com/hubfs/app-documentation-1.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United States Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [App Documentation](https://help.appdocumentation.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Publish Your App](https://help.appdocumentation.com/publish-your-app?hsLang=en-us) 3. [iOS/Apple](https://help.appdocumentation.com/publish-your-app?hsLang=en-us#ios-apple) # How to enroll in the Apple Developer Program ## Sign your Apple ID up for the Apple Developer Program so you can publish apps to the App Store. The Apple Developer Program is required to publish apps to the App Store. Once enrolled, you’ll gain access to App Store Connect, TestFlight for beta testing, and tools to manage app distribution, analytics, and app updates. Enrollment is available to individuals and organizations and includes an annual fee of $99 USD. --- ### **Requirements** - An Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled. - Be at least the legal age in your region. - For organizations: a D‑U‑N‑S Number and legal authority to bind the organization. --- #### **How to enroll in the Apple Developer Program** 1. Create or sign in to your Apple ID at [developer.apple.com/account](http://developer.apple.com/account) 2. Ensure two-factor authentication is enabled on your Apple account 3. Accept the Apple Developer Agreement on first sign‑in 4. Click **Join the Apple Developer Program** or **Enroll** 5. Choose your entity type: **Individual** or **Organization** 6. Enter personal (or legal entity) information - Individual: legal full name and address - Organization: legal entity name (not a DBA), D‑U‑N‑S Number, legal binding.authority, website, work email - Provide identity verification if prompted (photo ID) 7. Review and agree to the License Agreement 8. Complete the purchase - **$99 USD/year** (auto‑renewable subscription, local currency available)[developer.apple.com+11help.uscreen.tv+11help.kajabi.com+11](https://help.uscreen.tv/en/articles/4316143-create-an-apple-developer-account?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSProgramming/comments/1ldd6dv/apple_developer_enrollment_advice/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[artoons](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - Nonprofits or educational/government orgs may qualify for a fee waiver 9. After purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email 10. Sign in to[App Store Connect](https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/); your account should now show **My Apps**, **Users and Access**, and other tools --- #### **Troubleshooting tips** - Didn’t see the enrolment button? Confirm two-factor is enabled and you're on the correct page - Cannot proceed as organization? You need a valid D‑U‑N‑S Number and legal authority - Payment failed? 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