Table of Contents

Overview

Applying to Become an Apple Developer 

Applying to Become a Google Play Developer

Common Questions

Signing Future Agreements

 

Overview

In order to publish your app, Apple Developer and Google Play Developer accounts are required. If you have an IT team, please include them in the developer process. Please also have your DUN’s number and Legal Name on hand. If you do not have a DUN’s number one will be given to your Organization during the enrollment process. Below is how to enroll and invite the MilkCrate team.

 

Apple Developer Account

STEP 1. Obtain access to an ipad, iphone, mac or other apple device preferably associated with your organization. You will be using that Apple account to set up your Developer account. Make sure you have set up two-factor authentication (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915)

STEP 2. Enroll (https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/) in the Apple Developer Program as an Organization. If you are a nonprofit and have chosen not to include any payment processing on your app, Apple will waive your $99/year fee. (https://developer.apple.com/support/membership-fee-waiver/) To enroll as an apple developer you will need….

• Legal Entity Status
  To enter into a legal agreement with Apple, you must be a legal entity (e.g., a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company). The legal entity name will appear as the developers for apps you distribute on the App Store. Example: Seller: ABC Company, Inc.

• D‑U‑N‑S Number
  To verify your organizations identity you must also have a D‑U‑N‑S Number. Click here to learn more about DUNS numbers and how to get one for your organization.

• Legal Binding Authority
  Whomever creates your developer account will be accountable for signing paperwork inside the App Store from time to time. This should be the organizations owner/founder, executive team member, project lead, or have legal authority granted to you by your organization.

• A Website

  Your Company needs a public website and your domain

STEP 3. Add MilkCrate team as Admins:  Sebastian Fratini - sebastian.fratini@gmail.com, Federico Puente - fmp.hashi@gmail.com, Hernan Rodas - hsrodasgenez@gmail.com and Julie Bryant -  jewels.bryant@gmail.com to App Store Connect. First log into the App Store Connect (https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/). Click on "Users and Access", hit the blue plus button and add the following users with the "Admin" box checked, "Access to Certificates, Identifier & Profiles" is checked, and then hit invite.

 

 

Google Developer Account

STEP 1. Create a Google account for your Organization, if you already have a Google account for your Organization please use that instead.
STEP 2. Enroll (https://play.google.com/apps/publish/signup/) in the Google Play Developer program and pay a one time $25 fee.
STEP 3. Add MilkCrate team as Admins:  Sebastian Fratini - sebastian.fratini@gmail.com, Federico Puente - fmp.hashi@gmail.com, Hernan Rodas - hsrodasgenez@gmail.com , Julie Bryant julie@milkcrate.tech) to your Google Play Console (https://play.google.com/apps/publish/signup/).

First click on “Users & permissions” in the sidebar then invite the three people above with the “Access expiry date” toggled to Never, and the "Role" set to Admin.

 

 

Common Questions

Q: Who should I write down as the developer?

A: You should use the name of your organization! 

 

Q: How long should the process take?

A: No more than a week if you have your DUNs number. If there seem to be any other hold-ups on either of your developer accounts that last more than a week you will need to call their support team. Be persistent! Try to get in contact with Apple or Google through the developer portal. 

 

Q: What should I do if I get a message like "The account owner needs to verify their identity" on my Google Developer Account?

A: The primary account holder will have to work on this. Be persistent and keep trying to contact the support team at Google. I have included a link to our team talking with Google Play Staff. 

 

 

Signing Future Agreements

You will occasionally be requested by Apple or Google to sign new App Developer agreements.