The iOS version of your app must be submitted under your own Apple Developer account. If your company does not have an Apple developer account, this must be created first. This page describes how this works.
The process in overview:
1. You enroll with Apple for a Developer account (Apple will approve this within some days and may call you)
2. Apple will email to confirm they’ve approved your enrolment.
3. You activate and pay for the developer program fee (£79 / year).
4. You invite Innovatise to have an login to your App Store Connect account
What you need:
• Apple ID
If you are using an iPhone, you can use your existing Apple Id.
If you do not already have an Apple ID, you can create an apple ID here:
https://appleid.apple.com/account
• A “DUNS” Number for your company
This number is used to identify your company in the registration form.
• Authorisation
You should be authorised to sign contracts for your company.
Step 1: Start
Click on the registration URL: https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/
Then click “Start Your Enrollment”
Step 2: Login with Apple Id
We would strongly recommend that you create a new, dedicated, company AppleID on a generic company email address for the purpose of managing your app. You can use a personal one, but if you change jobs this can be awkward. Best to create a company AppleID which can be passed on to others if you change roles.
If you have set two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, please provide the code that was sent to your phone or PC.
Step 3: Accept Apple’s Terms of Service
Read and accept the Apple Terms and Conditions for the Developer Program and click “Submit”
Step 4: Join the Developer Program
Now you are logged in. On the next page, press “Join the Apple Developer Program”.
On the next page, press “Enroll”.
Now press “Start Your Enrollment” again on the page.
Step 5.1: Organization type
Select “Company / Organization”
Please read the notes and press “Continue”
Step 5.2: Organization Information
“Authority to Sign Legal Agreements”
On this page confirm if you are owner/founder (option 1) or you are otherwise authorised to sign contracts for your company (option 2).
“Organization Information”
• Legal Entity Name: Company name
• DUNS Number: DUNS Number of your company.
• Website: Company website
• Phone number: Apple may call this you on this number to confirm your identity.
• Email: Your email address at your company
Press “Continue”
Step 6: Confirm
Verify all entries and confirm with “Submit”
Step 7: Application Done!
Your Apple Developer Account application is now done ! Please write down your
“Enrollment ID”.
What’s happening now:
1. Apple is now reviewing your company data.
2. Apple may contact you by phone to verify your identity and will ask you if you are authorized to sign contracts for the company. Apple may also ask for a second person / phone number in the company if you are not available. If you do not have a 2nd person / number, you can also specify that you can then be contacted by email. Your developer account is then confirmed and active.
3. You will receive and email confirming your application has been accepted
Enrollment confirmation email
Now you have to wait for Apple to approve your Enrollment. They may call you to confirm details as part of the approval.
Once you’re approved, you’ll get an email like this one below — click on Review now > to log back in to the Developer portal:
Step 8: Login and Pay
You’ll be asked to pay your annual subscription fee. Check the box to enable automatic
payment:
You’ll be asked to log in again with your AppleID
You will be asked to confirm payment, this will default to the credit card linked to your
AppleID.
Next review your payment details and when you’re happy, click “Place Order Now“.
You’ll receive a confirmation page:
Wait for your Payment Confirmation email
Next you need to wait for email from Apple confirming your payment. This may only take a few minutes.
There will be several emails, the important one is this one:
Step 9: Invite Innovatise to your App Store Connect Account
Click on the link in the email to login to your Apple Developer account using your AppleID
— or you can do this anytime by clicking on https://developer.apple.com
1. Select App Store Connect in the sidebar
2. Click the Go to App Store Connect button
3. Click “+” to add a user
Fill in the new user details
1. First name —something that indicates to you and your colleagues that this is for your app
2. Last name — as above, make sure this flags up to someone what this invitation is for
3. Invite the email address dev2@app-ci.com which is an Innovatise email address we use to manage apps
Option 1 – Admin Permissions (Preferred allowing us to provide the best service)
1. Select Admin as the role
2. Select Access to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles under additional resources
3. Click the Invite button
Option 2 – App Manager (We will need App Admin for initial build and submission)
1. Select App Manager as the role
2. Select Access to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles under additional resources
3. Click the Invite button
You should see a confirmation page confirming you’ve invited dev@app-ci.com
Step 10: App Trader Status
Before we can submit your Apple will require that you confirm your App Trader status. Please see details below:
The Digital Services Act (DSA) of the European Union requires Apple to verify and display the contact information of traders who distribute apps on the App Store in the EU.
You are considered a trader if you promote yourself with your app or are registered for VAT purposes.
This change requires you to provide additional information such as a phone number, email address, and possibly physical address to Apple, which will then be verified and displayed on your App Store page.
These details are for display purposes only and do not affect the information associated with your membership in the Apple Developer Program.
Additionally, you must provide payment account details if they have not already been entered in App Store Connect and confirm that you only offer products or services that comply with applicable EU regulations.
To comply with the EU Digital Services Act: Log in to your Apple Developer Program and from here:
1. From the homepage, click "Business."
2. In the "Agreements" tab, scroll down to the "Compliance" section.
3. Next to "Digital Services Act," click "Complete Compliance Requirements."
4. Select "This is a trader account." You will need to enter contact information that will be displayed on your App Store product pages.
5. Enter or confirm the required contact information and click "Next."
6. Validate the email address you provided using two-factor authentication. Once completed, you will be automatically directed to the next step.
7. Validate the phone number you provided on the previous screen using two-factor authentication. Once completed, you will be automatically directed to the next step.
8. Whether you need to provide an address depends on whether you are participating in the Apple Developer Program as an individual or an organization: Follow the instructions to upload your documents. You must provide a current document that verifies your business name and address. Acceptable documents include business or legal records. When you are done, click "Next."
9. Review your information to ensure it is correct, and then click "Confirm."
Congratulations – you made it!
Thank you for your persistence!
Once you’ve reached this stage, we at ClubReady should have all the access we require to submit your app to the App Store and – subject to Apple approval – maintain and update your app.
Last step — please email ClubReady to let us know you’ve completed the steps so we can accept the Apple Developer login invite.