Why do I need an Apple Developer account?
An Apple Developer account is essential for two key steps in the app journey:
To build your test app
To publish your final app to the App Store
Apple requires all apps to be published under an account owned by the organisation the app represents. This means the account must be registered to you, not to us. It ensures your business has full control and ownership of your app, now and in the future.
What you’ll need to register
Before starting the registration process, make sure you have the following:
An Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled
A D‑U‑N‑S® Number (a unique business identifier – more on this below)
Legal Entity Status – your organisation must be a registered company
Legal Binding Authority – you must be authorised to enter legal agreements on behalf of your company
A website that clearly represents your business
Finding your D‑U‑N‑S® Number
Your D-U-N-S Number is provided by Dun & Bradstreet and is required by Apple to verify your business.
If you don’t know your D-U-N-S Number, you can look it up here:
How to get started
You can begin the enrollment process via the Apple Developer website:
Click “Start Your Enrollment” and follow the steps. The process usually takes a few days to complete.
Giving us access
Once your account is approved, please add both of the following team members as admins with full permissions:
Simon – simon@getvicinity.com
Heather – heather@getvicinity.com
This ensures we can build and launch your app without any delays.
We’re here to support you
If you get stuck or have questions at any stage, let us know. We’ll walk you through it.