Apple Developer Program

RSS for tag

Create and deliver software for users around the world on Apple platforms using the the tools, resources, and support included with Apple Developer Program membership.

Apple Developer Program Documentation

Posts under Apple Developer Program subtopic

Post

Replies

Boosts

Views

Activity

Enroll problem
Dear Apple Developer Support, I am writing to formally report an issue I encountered during my enrollment in the Apple Developer Program. I paid the required fee for the enrollment, but the process did not complete successfully. Instead, I was prompted to re-enroll from the beginning. When I attempted to do so, it asked me to make the payment again. Since I already paid, this triggered an error stating, “This is not available in your region.” I would like your urgent assistance to resolve this issue, as I have already completed the payment, but cannot proceed with the enrollment. Please advise on the steps I should take next.
1
0
77
1w
Apple Developer Program Enrollment Not Activated After Payment (15 March)
Hello, I enrolled in the Apple Developer Program and completed the $99 payment on 15 March. However, my developer account is still not activated. When I try to sign in to App Store Connect, it still shows that a Developer Account is required. I also contacted support through the developer contact page but have not received any response. The only email I received was the payment invoice. Has anyone experienced this before? How long does activation usually take, and is there anything else I need to do? Thank you.
0
0
42
1w
Delay migrating membership from Individual to Organization
It's been about two weeks since I provided all the relevant documents needed to migrate my Apple Developer membership from Individual to Organization. So far, the migration is still in progress, and I am getting the following message: "We’re processing your membership migration from an individual to an organization. Please note that your membership benefits are temporarily disabled during this time." I have a scheduled go-live date in two weeks and would like our release to span both Google and Apple. Do you have any suggestions on how to proceed if the migration isn't completed in time? Can I create a new account, release under "Individual" and transfer the app to the organization later when it is done? Will this affect the App Store reviews?
3
1
838
2w
Developer account terminated for “feature switching” – need advice on reinstatement
Hey everyone, I’m looking for advice from anyone who’s been through something similar. My Apple Developer account was recently terminated due to what Apple described as “concept or feature switching.” After digging into it more, I believe this happened because I made updates to my app after it was approved without submitting a new version for review. Here’s what I changed: Added a new screen (friends list) that required navigation changes Updated parts of the UI (visual improvements) Added a feature (button that helps users structure a plan) Enabled Google sign-in I did not change payments, subscriptions, or the core purpose of the app. At the time, I didn’t fully understand that these kinds of changes (especially anything affecting navigation or features) need to go through a new App Store submission rather than being updated remotely. I now understand how Apple could see this as bypassing the review process. Since then, I’ve: Stopped all over-the-air/runtime updates Made sure the app matches the last reviewed version Put a plan in place to use proper versioning for all future changes I submitted an appeal, but it was denied and my account has now been terminated. Apple mentioned I can submit a petition for reinstatement. I’d really appreciate any guidance on: Has anyone successfully gotten their account reinstated after something like this? What helped your case? Anything I should emphasize (or avoid) in the reinstatement petition? I’m trying to fully align with the guidelines moving forward and just want to handle this the right way. Thanks in advance 🙏
0
0
41
2w
Apple Developer Program renewal failed, button missing
Hi everyone, I really hope someone here can help us. Our team has run into a critical issue with renewing our Apple Developer Program membership. About three weeks before the renewal date, we contacted Apple Support because we had lost access to the original device used for payment and needed help enabling payment via the web.Support replied and said that we should now be able to proceed. However, this option was not actually became available to us. And then we added a new payment method via the App Store and checked it out at apple.com/shop/account/home. Unfortunately, the payment was not processed, and our membership was not renewed. There is no "Renew Membership" button anywhere (not on web, not on the original device which we found, not on a new device) Apple Support has not responded yet, and the situation is quite urgent for us. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there anything else we can try on our side while waiting for support? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
0
0
48
2w
How do I enrol into the Apple Developer Program?
Hi all, I need help with registering for the Apple Developer Program. I tried to purchase the membership from the web but the payments kept failing. I used different cards on both Chrome and Safari but none of them worked. Then I downloaded the Apple Developer app but on my account, it said the enrolment is not available. I sent support tickets to Apple several times but got no replies so far. I am stuck and ran out of options. What else can I do to enrol into the Apple Developer Program so that I can start publishing my app? Why does Apple make it so difficult at this step? Thanks
2
0
83
2w
Organization enrollment payment failing silently for 2+ weeks — Enrollment ID Z5NK9BFRC8, no support response
I'm a developer from Nigeria trying to complete payment for the Apple Developer Program (organization enrollment). This has been ongoing for over 2 weeks with no resolution. My enrollment is fully approved. D-U-N-S verified. The only issue is the payment. Here's what I've experienced: Multiple payment attempts with two different USD cards (Grey, Chipper Cash) Payments either fail silently (no error shown, order acknowledgement email received, but no charge on card and account not activated) or return "Duplicate Order" error A $0.00 card verification charge went through on one attempt, but the actual $99 was never charged The enrollment page keeps showing "Complete your purchase" every time I log in I submitted a support email request over 3 weeks ago — zero response I have a completed app ready for App Store submission being delayed by this Organization enrollment, D-U-N-S verified, all enrollment steps completed. Only the payment step remains. I've seen many developers in these forums reporting the same issue since February 2026. Is there a known issue with the enrollment payment system? Can an Apple team member please look into my case or clear the duplicate order so I can retry with a fresh transaction? Any help from the community or Apple staff would be greatly appreciated. This is blocking my entire product launch.
0
0
42
2w
Unable to complete Apple Developer Program enrollment – payment not reaching bank, enrollment blocked
Hello, We have been trying to enroll our company in the Apple Developer Program for about 1.5 months, but we are completely blocked. • D-U-N-S verified • Initial enrollment was accepted • Multiple payment attempts made (Swedbank, Revolut) • No 3-D Secure, no pending transactions • Bank confirmed that no payment requests from Apple were ever received For comparison, we successfully completed Google Play Developer registration using the same company and already published an app, so this does not seem to be an issue with company data or payment methods. Current state: • Enrollment was reset by Apple Support • Apple Developer app shows Enroll button disabled • Web shows: “Your enrollment in the Apple Developer Program could not be completed at this time” • We cannot reach the payment step anymore We contacted Apple Developer Support, but responses come about once a week and only suggest contacting the bank, which does not apply in our case. It seems there might be an internal restriction on the Apple ID. Has anyone experienced something similar? Case number: 102828473456
0
0
61
2w
Has this happened to anyone else????
I have purchase an Apple developer account on the 9th of March 2026, but the purchase still shows pending... I have sent the apple support team 3 emails which not one has been responded to... This is getting ridiculous now. If anyone knows how I can resolve this issue please reach out to me. I have proof of payment for my account over email but zero response from Apple.
4
0
148
2w
Apple Developer Membership Renewal Stuck at 503 Error
Hi everyone, I'm a developer from China, and my Apple Developer Program membership is currently in the renewal period. When I click the renewal button from the banner at the top of the Apple Developer website, the page redirects but consistently shows a 503 Service Unavailable error. This has been happening for several days now. I've already tried: Switching to different devices or Changing network environments Unfortunately, the issue persists in all cases. Has anyone else encountered this same situation? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
8
1
524
2w
Charged twice for Developer Program enrollment, account still pending
Hello everyone, I’m running into an issue with my Apple Developer Program enrollment and hoping someone here or an Apple staff member can point me in the right direction. I tried to pay the annual fee, but my account status wasn't updating. Thinking the transaction had failed, I tried to make the payment a second time a few days later. Because of this, my credit card was actually charged twice. The charges appear on my bank statement as: February 19 (R$ 543.16 BRL) February 23 (R$ 536.70 BRL) Despite both payments clearing on my end, it is now March 16 and my account still shows as pending. My enrollment has not been approved yet. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? What is the best way to get Apple to activate the account using one of these payments and issue a refund for the duplicate charge? I have all the bank statements ready to show support, but the process has been completely stuck. Thank you in advance for any advice.
0
0
31
2w
Enrollment Failure – Unable to Complete Apple Developer Program Registration
Dear Apple Developer Support Team, I am writing to request assistance regarding an issue I am experiencing while attempting to enroll in the Apple Developer Program. Below are the details of the problem: The enrollment process fails before reaching the payment page. The message displayed is: “Your enrollment could not be completed.” The error appears prior to any payment attempt. Two-factor authentication is enabled on the Apple ID. Email address and phone number are verified. The Apple ID being used for enrollment is different from our existing Enterprise account. We have attempted enrollment using: A U.S. address A Indian phone number A clean browser session (logged out of other Apple accounts) The existing Apple Enterprise account under our organization is active and functioning without issues. This new enrollment attempt is for a separate Developer Program account using a different email address. We have tried multiple browsers and networks, but the issue persists and prevents us from proceeding to payment. Could you please check whether: The Apple ID is restricted or flagged in your system? There are any verification issues preventing enrollment? Any additional steps are required from our side to complete registration? Kindly let us know how we can resolve this and proceed with successful enrollment. Thank you for your assistance.
2
0
381
2w
Clarification regarding Apple Developer Program enrollment status
Hello Apple Developer Support Team, I recently completed my Apple Developer Program enrollment through the website, and both the identity verification and payment steps were successfully completed. However, when I log in to my account, the website still displays the message “Complete Your Purchase,” and my enrollment status remains listed as Pending. It appears as though the system is prompting me to start the enrollment process again. Could you please review my account and confirm the current status of my enrollment? Thank you for your time and assistance. Kind regards,
4
3
111
2w
Unable to edit profile on Apple Developer account page
Bug submission: When I try to edit my developer profile on the Apple Developer account page, it won't save anything. Pressing the "Finish" button does nothing.
Replies
2
Boosts
1
Views
95
Activity
1w
Enroll problem
Dear Apple Developer Support, I am writing to formally report an issue I encountered during my enrollment in the Apple Developer Program. I paid the required fee for the enrollment, but the process did not complete successfully. Instead, I was prompted to re-enroll from the beginning. When I attempted to do so, it asked me to make the payment again. Since I already paid, this triggered an error stating, “This is not available in your region.” I would like your urgent assistance to resolve this issue, as I have already completed the payment, but cannot proceed with the enrollment. Please advise on the steps I should take next.
Replies
1
Boosts
0
Views
77
Activity
1w
Enrollment
Celebrating exactly 6 weeks since I purchased the Apple Developer account, and it still hasn’t been approved🙂🎂
Replies
1
Boosts
0
Views
70
Activity
1w
Apple Developer Program Enrollment Not Activated After Payment (15 March)
Hello, I enrolled in the Apple Developer Program and completed the $99 payment on 15 March. However, my developer account is still not activated. When I try to sign in to App Store Connect, it still shows that a Developer Account is required. I also contacted support through the developer contact page but have not received any response. The only email I received was the payment invoice. Has anyone experienced this before? How long does activation usually take, and is there anything else I need to do? Thank you.
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
42
Activity
1w
Expert Help
Do you still get two developer conversations with a human for the $99 fee? How do I schedule that?
Replies
1
Boosts
0
Views
45
Activity
2w
Delay migrating membership from Individual to Organization
It's been about two weeks since I provided all the relevant documents needed to migrate my Apple Developer membership from Individual to Organization. So far, the migration is still in progress, and I am getting the following message: "We’re processing your membership migration from an individual to an organization. Please note that your membership benefits are temporarily disabled during this time." I have a scheduled go-live date in two weeks and would like our release to span both Google and Apple. Do you have any suggestions on how to proceed if the migration isn't completed in time? Can I create a new account, release under "Individual" and transfer the app to the organization later when it is done? Will this affect the App Store reviews?
Replies
3
Boosts
1
Views
838
Activity
2w
Developer account terminated for “feature switching” – need advice on reinstatement
Hey everyone, I’m looking for advice from anyone who’s been through something similar. My Apple Developer account was recently terminated due to what Apple described as “concept or feature switching.” After digging into it more, I believe this happened because I made updates to my app after it was approved without submitting a new version for review. Here’s what I changed: Added a new screen (friends list) that required navigation changes Updated parts of the UI (visual improvements) Added a feature (button that helps users structure a plan) Enabled Google sign-in I did not change payments, subscriptions, or the core purpose of the app. At the time, I didn’t fully understand that these kinds of changes (especially anything affecting navigation or features) need to go through a new App Store submission rather than being updated remotely. I now understand how Apple could see this as bypassing the review process. Since then, I’ve: Stopped all over-the-air/runtime updates Made sure the app matches the last reviewed version Put a plan in place to use proper versioning for all future changes I submitted an appeal, but it was denied and my account has now been terminated. Apple mentioned I can submit a petition for reinstatement. I’d really appreciate any guidance on: Has anyone successfully gotten their account reinstated after something like this? What helped your case? Anything I should emphasize (or avoid) in the reinstatement petition? I’m trying to fully align with the guidelines moving forward and just want to handle this the right way. Thanks in advance 🙏
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
41
Activity
2w
Apple Developer Program renewal failed, button missing
Hi everyone, I really hope someone here can help us. Our team has run into a critical issue with renewing our Apple Developer Program membership. About three weeks before the renewal date, we contacted Apple Support because we had lost access to the original device used for payment and needed help enabling payment via the web.Support replied and said that we should now be able to proceed. However, this option was not actually became available to us. And then we added a new payment method via the App Store and checked it out at apple.com/shop/account/home. Unfortunately, the payment was not processed, and our membership was not renewed. There is no "Renew Membership" button anywhere (not on web, not on the original device which we found, not on a new device) Apple Support has not responded yet, and the situation is quite urgent for us. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there anything else we can try on our side while waiting for support? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
48
Activity
2w
How do I enrol into the Apple Developer Program?
Hi all, I need help with registering for the Apple Developer Program. I tried to purchase the membership from the web but the payments kept failing. I used different cards on both Chrome and Safari but none of them worked. Then I downloaded the Apple Developer app but on my account, it said the enrolment is not available. I sent support tickets to Apple several times but got no replies so far. I am stuck and ran out of options. What else can I do to enrol into the Apple Developer Program so that I can start publishing my app? Why does Apple make it so difficult at this step? Thanks
Replies
2
Boosts
0
Views
83
Activity
2w
Organization enrollment payment failing silently for 2+ weeks — Enrollment ID Z5NK9BFRC8, no support response
I'm a developer from Nigeria trying to complete payment for the Apple Developer Program (organization enrollment). This has been ongoing for over 2 weeks with no resolution. My enrollment is fully approved. D-U-N-S verified. The only issue is the payment. Here's what I've experienced: Multiple payment attempts with two different USD cards (Grey, Chipper Cash) Payments either fail silently (no error shown, order acknowledgement email received, but no charge on card and account not activated) or return "Duplicate Order" error A $0.00 card verification charge went through on one attempt, but the actual $99 was never charged The enrollment page keeps showing "Complete your purchase" every time I log in I submitted a support email request over 3 weeks ago — zero response I have a completed app ready for App Store submission being delayed by this Organization enrollment, D-U-N-S verified, all enrollment steps completed. Only the payment step remains. I've seen many developers in these forums reporting the same issue since February 2026. Is there a known issue with the enrollment payment system? Can an Apple team member please look into my case or clear the duplicate order so I can retry with a fresh transaction? Any help from the community or Apple staff would be greatly appreciated. This is blocking my entire product launch.
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
42
Activity
2w
Unable to complete Apple Developer Program enrollment – payment not reaching bank, enrollment blocked
Hello, We have been trying to enroll our company in the Apple Developer Program for about 1.5 months, but we are completely blocked. • D-U-N-S verified • Initial enrollment was accepted • Multiple payment attempts made (Swedbank, Revolut) • No 3-D Secure, no pending transactions • Bank confirmed that no payment requests from Apple were ever received For comparison, we successfully completed Google Play Developer registration using the same company and already published an app, so this does not seem to be an issue with company data or payment methods. Current state: • Enrollment was reset by Apple Support • Apple Developer app shows Enroll button disabled • Web shows: “Your enrollment in the Apple Developer Program could not be completed at this time” • We cannot reach the payment step anymore We contacted Apple Developer Support, but responses come about once a week and only suggest contacting the bank, which does not apply in our case. It seems there might be an internal restriction on the Apple ID. Has anyone experienced something similar? Case number: 102828473456
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
61
Activity
2w
Has this happened to anyone else????
I have purchase an Apple developer account on the 9th of March 2026, but the purchase still shows pending... I have sent the apple support team 3 emails which not one has been responded to... This is getting ridiculous now. If anyone knows how I can resolve this issue please reach out to me. I have proof of payment for my account over email but zero response from Apple.
Replies
4
Boosts
0
Views
148
Activity
2w
Developer Program enrolment double charge
Followed Apple's instructions and signed up via the iOS developer app. Received confirmation email of purchase. However I can 't complete enrolment because the developer account and the apple account haven't synced, so the developer account is trying to get me to "finish payment". Anyone else have this issue?
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
22
Activity
2w
Apple Developer Membership Renewal Stuck at 503 Error
Hi everyone, I'm a developer from China, and my Apple Developer Program membership is currently in the renewal period. When I click the renewal button from the banner at the top of the Apple Developer website, the page redirects but consistently shows a 503 Service Unavailable error. This has been happening for several days now. I've already tried: Switching to different devices or Changing network environments Unfortunately, the issue persists in all cases. Has anyone else encountered this same situation? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Replies
8
Boosts
1
Views
524
Activity
2w
Charged twice for Developer Program enrollment, account still pending
Hello everyone, I’m running into an issue with my Apple Developer Program enrollment and hoping someone here or an Apple staff member can point me in the right direction. I tried to pay the annual fee, but my account status wasn't updating. Thinking the transaction had failed, I tried to make the payment a second time a few days later. Because of this, my credit card was actually charged twice. The charges appear on my bank statement as: February 19 (R$ 543.16 BRL) February 23 (R$ 536.70 BRL) Despite both payments clearing on my end, it is now March 16 and my account still shows as pending. My enrollment has not been approved yet. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? What is the best way to get Apple to activate the account using one of these payments and issue a refund for the duplicate charge? I have all the bank statements ready to show support, but the process has been completely stuck. Thank you in advance for any advice.
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
31
Activity
2w
Bought Apple Developer but still says "Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired"
I'm not sure how to proceed. I paid for Apple Develoepr Program but not seeing it applied to my account and I still see "Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired.'
Replies
1
Boosts
0
Views
86
Activity
2w
Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired.
My membership expired, I renewed it and paid in full a week ago, it's still saying " Your Apple Developer Program membership has expired." Does it take that long? or should I assume there an issue with my renewal?
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
24
Activity
2w
email used for signing in not accessible
hi, the email i used to create my apple store is no longer accessible by me... I need to change it, but have no way of contacting since when I click "contact for an issue" it defautls to that email that I can't see
Replies
0
Boosts
0
Views
66
Activity
2w
Enrollment Failure – Unable to Complete Apple Developer Program Registration
Dear Apple Developer Support Team, I am writing to request assistance regarding an issue I am experiencing while attempting to enroll in the Apple Developer Program. Below are the details of the problem: The enrollment process fails before reaching the payment page. The message displayed is: “Your enrollment could not be completed.” The error appears prior to any payment attempt. Two-factor authentication is enabled on the Apple ID. Email address and phone number are verified. The Apple ID being used for enrollment is different from our existing Enterprise account. We have attempted enrollment using: A U.S. address A Indian phone number A clean browser session (logged out of other Apple accounts) The existing Apple Enterprise account under our organization is active and functioning without issues. This new enrollment attempt is for a separate Developer Program account using a different email address. We have tried multiple browsers and networks, but the issue persists and prevents us from proceeding to payment. Could you please check whether: The Apple ID is restricted or flagged in your system? There are any verification issues preventing enrollment? Any additional steps are required from our side to complete registration? Kindly let us know how we can resolve this and proceed with successful enrollment. Thank you for your assistance.
Replies
2
Boosts
0
Views
381
Activity
2w
Clarification regarding Apple Developer Program enrollment status
Hello Apple Developer Support Team, I recently completed my Apple Developer Program enrollment through the website, and both the identity verification and payment steps were successfully completed. However, when I log in to my account, the website still displays the message “Complete Your Purchase,” and my enrollment status remains listed as Pending. It appears as though the system is prompting me to start the enrollment process again. Could you please review my account and confirm the current status of my enrollment? Thank you for your time and assistance. Kind regards,
Replies
4
Boosts
3
Views
111
Activity
2w