Questions tagged [developer-program]

WARNING: Almost all code level questions about development are off topic here. See the FAQs for details. The developer program is a service offered by Apple to people that wish to make software or apps to run on Apple OS and hardware.

Please read the FAQ here and at Stack Overflow before asking programming questions. Questions that relate to general consumer interest (like AppleScript or Automator) are most welcome here. Specific programming questions are better fit at Stack Overflow.

Apple currently has three developer programs:

  • iOS - iPad, iPhone, iPod touch as well as the iTunes App Store
  • Mac - macOS programs as well as the App Store
  • Safari - for Mac and Windows OS as well as extensions to Safari

The iOS program includes hardware interface through the 30 pin dock connector as well as Enterprise, Educational and Businesses that develop iOS applications.

Although some developer programs are free, most require a yearly fee and include early access to licensed software as well as beta and other software. Do be aware that many people that develop have signed Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA) - so asking a question of NDA software is implying that they will break their word to another party.

Again - questions relating to the developer program in any level of detail are generally off topic here and will either be closed or migrated to another site where programming questions are welcome. Please refrain from any questions about beta or pre-release software or complaints about policy or "Why Apple" has done or not done something in relation to the developer programs.

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There is no Credit/Debit Card on the Apple Online Store associated with your Apple ID

When visiting developer.apple.com to renew my Apple Developer Program membership, I see the following error: There is no credit/debit card on the Apple Online Store associated with your Apple ID to auto-renew your membership. Add a credit/debit…
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Do I need to be a member of iOS Developers program to develop and install an app on my iPad?

Do I need to be a member of iOS Developers program to develop and install an app on my iPad ? Or can I just run Xcode and specify the device on which to install it ?
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How to get OS X Server (for OS X Mavericks) for free (as Mac or iOS Developer)?

The Server.app for OS X Mavericks has a price tag of $19.99. Some websites mention it to be free for Developers who joined as iOS Developer or Mac Developer. How do I get the redemption code for the OS X Server.app on Mavericks? Here are two…
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Should I use my personal Apple ID for development or create a new one?

I'm about ready to release my first iOS app. While I was going through the steps to register in the development program I became unsure. Should I set up a new iTunes account to publish my app under, or do I just use my existing personal one that I…
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Apple Store Connect: Access to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles grayed out

I want to add one of my friends to our development team in App Store Connect, so he can see/add Certificates and Provisioning Profiles. There is a Access to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles checkbox under Developer Resources, but it is greyed…
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Download Xcode from developer site vs install from app store

I signed up for the (free) Apple Developer ID and downloaded the latest Xcode release from here. Is it any different from the App Store download/installation? If it's the same, why does the App Store keep asking me about billing information (credit…
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How to leave apple developer program on developer.apple.com?

I have been a member of a few development teams, but no longer work with them. I would like to leave these organizations, as I use my current account at a new organization and don't want them to have access to the other one's developer program. I…
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Switching Organizations in Apple Developer Center

I have my own iOS Developer account and recently I got invited to join a team. I accepted, but now I can't switch back to my personal account to develop apps for myself. Every time I log in it has the Organization set to that team. How can I switch…
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How is a large, spread out company supposed to work with the iOS Developer Program?

I work for a company which has several offices in various parts of the country (USA). The division I'm part of wants to get an Apple iOS Developer Program license. Another division (in another office/state) already has a license. When we go to that…
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Where can I download old iOS versions from Apple?

I need to test my app with older version of iOS and can't find exactly where to download them from Apple. Anybody know the adress?
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iphone app now is Pending Contract will it be removed from the itunes store?

I've developed an iPhone app for the company I work for. At the moment there is no need to update or bring out any new apps. So I thought I could let my apple developer license expire and extend the license when we need it again. But now I've got a…
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How long does it take to enroll in the Developer Program (Organisation)

How long does enrollment take as an organisation? I have been waiting for over a month and the only feedback from Apple has been: "Hello, We are requesting an update of your D&B Report. The current turnaround time will vary based on the country. We…
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Is there a way to code sign ad-hoc iOS apps for longer than 7 days in Xcode?

I know, on Xcode, you can create an iPhone app, and test it on your own phone via USB cable, but this expires after 7 days. I want to create a swift app just for my iPhone and not have it expire so quickly. What are my options?
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How to contact Apple about connection issue on bugreport.apple.com?

I have been trying to log into their bug reporter system (bugreport.apple.com) for about a month. Every time I log in, I get redirected to an error page, which tell me to report the problem. The thing is, I have reported the problem through the…
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Free iOS app in Pending Contract

I recently renewed my iOS developer membership and noticed that my free app, which has been available in the store for a year, is now in Pending Contract status. There is no information whatsoever of what conditions have changed and what I need to…
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