Guide to Creating an Apple iOS Developer Account

In this guide, we explain how to create an iOS developer account.

 

Step 1: Obtaining the DUNS Number

The D-U-N-S is a 9-digit number that provides a unique identity to each business or company. This number is one of the requirements that Apple asks for to enroll in the app developers program.

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) is the entity responsible worldwide for registering all corporate DUNS, in collaboration with various national agencies.

It is likely that D&B already has your DUNS registered, which you can obtain using Apple's DUNS number lookup tool.

If you are unable to obtain it using Apple's tool, you will need to request it from the regional agencies responsible for this process.

Procedure for Requesting the DUNS Number

You can request the DUNS number for free through the following links:

• In Spain, through the INFORMA website or this Apple support page.
• In the USA, through Dun & Bradstreet.
• In Colombia, through the INFORMA Colombia website.
• In the rest of Latin America, through the MyCIAL portal (select the Basic option).
  
  

 

As part of the verification process, a representative from D&B may contact you to confirm information such as the type of company, the number of employees, etc. You should have your company's registration documents ready.

 

Receiving the DUNS Number: Patience

After completing the D-U-N-S request, D&B may take up to five business days to send it to you. If they take more than a week to respond, send them an email through this link.

Once you have obtained the DUNS, Apple may take up to two business days to receive the information from D&B. You will then be able to enroll as a company or organization in the Apple Developer Program.

 

Step 2: Request to Create an iOS Developer Account

Go to the Apple Developer Program Enrollment page and sign in with an Apple ID (if you don't have one, you will need to create it by clicking on "Create Apple ID").

 

 

iOS Developer Account Application Form

 

 

Next, you will be asked to provide corporate information, such as:

Next, you will be asked to provide basic contact information, as well as to read and accept the Apple Developer Program License Agreement.

 

We accept the terms and click on CONTINUE.

 

 

During Registration, I Received the Following Message: “Your organization does not appear as a legal entity,” What Does This Mean?

The company you specified appears in D&B's database with a different legal form (for example, as a sole proprietorship) or its legal form has not been verified. When enrolling, make sure to use your organization’s legal name, as Apple does not accept sole proprietorships, fictitious names, trade names, or branches for company or organization enrollment.

If your company is a legal entity, submit your company’s registration documents via email to D&B (in English). It is mandatory to present the complete registration documents to verify the legal form of the organization.

 

Step 3: Billing

Once we have Apple’s authorization, we can complete the final step of creating the account, which is billing. Apple offers the option of automatic renewals, which we recommend selecting to avoid the application disappearing due to license expiration.

Detailed Steps for Billing

1. Log In: Log in to your Apple Developer account.
2. Navigate to Billing: Go to the billing section of your account settings.
3. Select Automatic Renewals: Choose the option for automatic renewals to ensure your account remains active.
4. Enter Payment Information: Provide your payment details to complete the billing setup.
5. Confirm and Save: Review the information and save your billing settings.

By setting up automatic renewals, you ensure that your developer account remains active without interruption.

 

With This Final Step, Your Corporate Apple Developer Account Is Now Operational

Adding a Collaborating Developer to Your Account

The only remaining task is to add Informática Trainingym as a collaborating developer to your developer account, so we can carry out the development, migration, and maintenance of your app.

1. Sending Invitation to Collaborating Developer

   Step 1: Access Your App Store Connect Account Panel

   If this is your first time accessing it, you will need to accept the terms and conditions of use (these are reviewed and updated by Apple periodically).

   Enter User Details:

2. Step 2: Select Users and Access

   Navigate to the "Users and Access" section from your account settings.

   
   
   

   Step 3: Click the "+" Button

   Click the "+" button next to "Users" located in the upper left corner.

   
   
   

   Step 4: Complete the New User Information with the Following Details:

   • First Name: Bernardo
   • Last Name: Hernandez
   • Role: "Admin" with access to certificates*
   • Email: informatica@trainingym.com
   • Role: Admin

 

Step 5: Click on INVITE

That's it. Our IT team will take care of developing and maintaining your customized app.

We would appreciate it if you could confirm the completion of this procedure by writing to us at implantacion@trainingym.com.