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New accounts: Apple Developer Accounts typically take 3 days from purchase to process and may require ID verification. You’ll receive a “Welcome to The Developer Program” email when your account is ready. You cannot publish apps until your account is fully active.

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Quick Checklist

Use this checklist to verify your Apple Developer Account is active and ready to use:
  • Membership Status shows “Active” (not Pending, Expired, or Incomplete)
  • Program Type shows Individual or Organization
  • You can access App Store Connect dashboard
  • Agreements are Active (no pending or expired agreements)
  • Paid Apps Agreement is Active (required for monetization)
  • Banking and Tax Information is complete (required for receiving payments)
If all items are checked ✅, your account is ready to publish and monetize apps!

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Step-by-Step Verification

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1. Check Membership Status

  1. Go to developer.apple.com/account
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID
  3. Click Membership in the left menu
  4. Verify:
    • Program Type: Should show “Individual” or “Organization”
    • Status: Must show “Active” ✅
If you see “Join the Apple Developer Program” or the status is not Active, your enrollment isn’t complete. Complete your enrollment or contact Apple Support.

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2. Verify App Store Connect Access

  1. Go to appstoreconnect.apple.com
  2. Sign in with the same Apple ID
  3. You should see the main dashboard with options like:
    • Apps (or “My Apps”)
    • Users and Access
    • Sales and Trends
If you see a message saying you’re not enrolled or don’t have access, your account is not ready. Complete your enrollment on the Apple Developer site or contact Apple Support.

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3. Check Agreements Status

Agreements must be active before you can publish apps. For monetization, banking and paid apps agreements are critical:
  1. In App Store Connect, click Agreements, Tax, and Banking (under Business menu)
  2. Verify all required agreements show “Active”
  3. Check Paid Apps Agreement - Must be Active if you plan to monetize your app
  4. Verify Banking Information - Complete all required banking details to receive payments from Apple
  5. Verify Tax Information - Complete tax forms (W-9 for US, or equivalent for your country)
  6. Check for any items marked:
    • ❌ Pending
    • ❌ Incomplete
    • ❌ Expired
For Monetization: You cannot receive payments from Apple until the Paid Apps Agreement is Active and your Banking and Tax information is complete. These are required even if your app is free but includes in-app purchases or subscriptions.

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Common Issues

If you are having trouble with submitting your app in our system, such as not seeing a confirmation from Apple after submission, the following items are the most common culprits!

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Account Still Processing

If your account shows “Pending” or you can’t access App Store Connect:
  • Wait for Apple’s email confirmation (“Welcome to The Developer Program”)
  • Check your email for any verification requests from Apple
  • New accounts typically take 3 days from purchase to process

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Expired Membership

If your membership shows “Expired”:

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Agreements Not Active

If agreements show as Pending or Incomplete:
  • Complete Banking Information - Required to receive payments. Go to Agreements, Tax, and Banking and add your bank account details
  • Complete Tax Information - Required for all developers. Submit W-9 (US) or equivalent tax form for your country
  • Accept Paid Apps Agreement - Required for any monetization (paid apps, in-app purchases, subscriptions)
  • Review and accept any pending agreements
  • Contact Apple Support if issues persist
Important for Monetization: Even if your app is free, you must complete banking and tax information and accept the Paid Apps Agreement if you plan to offer in-app purchases or subscriptions through RevenueCat or other payment systems.

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Need Help?

If you’ve verified all checklist items but still can’t submit to Apple:
  • Email us at [email protected] with:
    • Screenshot of your Membership page
    • Screenshot of your Agreements page (if applicable)
    • Description of the issue you’re experiencing