Apple Developer Account Set-Up

One Apple ID is all you need to access all Apple Services. Enroll here as an Organization (not individual). Already have an Apple ID? Find it here.  

Apple Developer Enrollment

If you’re enrolling your organization, you’ll need an Apple ID with two-factor authentication turned on, as well as the following to get started. Please note, for the process, an Apple device is required for the club to set up Two-Step Authentication. 

A D-U-N-S® Number

Your organization must have a D-U-N-S Number so that we can verify your organization’s identity and legal entity status. These unique nine-digit numbers are assigned by Dun & Bradstreet and are widely used as standard business identifiers. You can check to see if your organization already has a D-U-N-S Number and request one if necessary. They are free in most jurisdictions. Learn more. 

Legal Entity Status

Your organization must be a legal entity so that it can enter into contracts with Apple. Apple does not accept DBAs, fictitious businesses, trade names, or branches. 

Legal Binding Authority

As the person enrolling your organization in the Apple Developer Program, you must have the legal authority to bind your organization to legal agreements. You must be the organization’s owner/founder, executive team member, senior project lead, or have legal authority granted to you by a senior employee. 

A Website

Your organization’s website must be publicly available and the domain name must be associated with your organization.For step by step instructions, please reference this Apple Developer Account Tutorial.   To start your own enrollment, CLICK HERE.   

After you have completed your enrollment, Apple will review the account for approval. You will also need to pay Apple a $100 fee at this time. This is an annual developer fee the client must pay yearly as required by Apple. Once Apple has approved your enrollment request and they paid the first annual fee is paid, you will be given a developer account. I expect there to be questions which I am happy to answer.  

Add Clubessential as Admins

Once this is complete Clubessential will need to be invited as admins. 

1. Login to Apple Developer website website 

2. Click App Store Connect and Proceed through to the sitesite 

3. In the top left dropdown, go to Users and AccessAccess 

4. Click the Blue PlusPlus 

5. First Name: ClubessentialClubessential 

6. Last Name: App DevelopmentDevelopment 

7. Email: Ask you project managermanager 

8. Roles: AdminAdmin 

9. Check the box under Developer ResourcesResources 

10. InviteInvite 

Once these steps are complete, please contact your Project Manager and let them know you are ready to move your app into development!Please Note: For further assistance beyond this guide, please reference the step by step instructions in this Apple Developer Account Tutorial. 

Create an API Key

(Not needed if you are giving Clubessential access per the “Granting Clubessential Access to Your Account” section) 

1. Login to https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/. 

2. Navigate to the Users and Access (lock icon). 

3. Select Keys from the top menu bar. 

4. Click the Blue + Sign icon to create a new key. 

5. Within the Generate API Key window, enter the following: 

   1. Name: AppleAPIKeyAppleAPIKey 

   2. Access: AdminAdmin 

6. Click Generate. 

   1. You may have to refresh this page to see the Download API Key option. 

7. Once generated, collect the following 3 pieces of information and send to your project manager: 

   1. Copy the Issuer IDID 

   2. Copy the Key IDID 

   3. Download the API Key Key  

Granting Clubessential Access to Your Account 

Providing your Project Manager your Apple Developer account username and password will enable Clubessential to login to your account and update any future Terms & Agreements on your behalf to ensure your app is up to date. If you choose NOT to provide this information to Clubessential, you will be responsible to keep your Terms & Agreements up to date. Please note, Clubessential cannot push the latest app enhancements to your app if this is not routinely updated.  Granting access eliminates the need for you to create a corresponding support ticket to resolve. 

Adding a Trusted Phone Number 

1. Once your developer account is created and the steps above are complete, please login to https://appleid.apple.com/  

2. Click on Account Security 

3. Click on the + button 

4. Input this phone number: 513-400-4918 

5. A verification code will be sent to our implementation specialists and your project manager will relay the code to you.