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Did I apply for Developer Program correctly?
Hi everyone - I really hope you can help. I recently tried to apply to the Developer Program. I did this by starting the process online in a browser, then following the Apple instructions to open the Developer App on my phone, identify myself and then go through the process of filling in the details for the type of application (Individual) and the type of apps I'm interested in creating then paying a subscription (all on the phone). I can see the subscription exists in my iCloud account now. I also have not only the initial "Your subscription is confirmed" email I also have the later "Your invoice from Apple" too. However if I go to the developer website it says at the top of the page "To continue your enrolment, complete your purchase now. Your purchase may take 48 hours to process". Did anyone else have this issue? Is it all ok and I just have to wait and wait for the application to be approved? Is there something I need to do? I'm worried that if I follow the instructions in my Developer account online I will pay twice. I really need to get this sorted asap. When I try to use the full developer profile in xCode in "signing" I get "Cannot create a iOS App Development provisioning profile for "com.********.[appname]". Personal development teams, including "[my personal developer account name]", do not support the iCloud capability. Thanks so much in advance for help from anyone in the forum!
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Dec ’25
Why Hasn't Apple Accepted My Developer Application???
Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone here can help or share insight. I submitted my enrollment for the Apple Developer Program a little over a week ago. After submitting my documents, I was told by Apple that I should receive a response within two business days, but I haven’t received any update, approval, or follow-up yet. I’ve double-checked that all required documents were successfully submitted Everything appears to be in order, but the status hasn’t changed and I haven’t been contacted. This is becoming urgent, as my app is ready for submission and I’m blocked from moving forward until the developer account is approved. I want to make sure I didn’t miss a step or that there isn’t something additional Apple needs from me. Is there a recommended way to escalate or follow up? Should I expect additional verification beyond the initial submission? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Dec ’25
No responses from the apple developer support
I have opened a case with the apple developer support a month ago and they have not replied, since then I sent multiple other emails and opened more cases requesting them to get a status update about my case. So far I am being ignored, no reply or anything it is very frustrating, what can I do to get someone to help me with the apple developer team?
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Dec ’25
Leaving Business as Account Holder
Hi, Some time ago I created an Apple Developer business account on behalf of my (now former) business partner. The company is no longer active, and I've been away from app development for a few years. I'd now like to start fresh with a new business account, but first I need to step away from this existing one. From the documentation, I understand that first I have to transfer the Account Holder role, and I've already spoken with the other person - he's willing to accept the role. According to the docs: https://developer.apple.com/help/account/access/transfer-the-account-holder-role/ the option should appear under "Update your information", but in my case there is no option called "Transfer Account Holder role". Has anyone encountered this before? Are there prerequisites or account conditions that need to be met for the transfer option to appear? Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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Dec ’25
We will prove our innocence with our lives.
We are Chengdu Wang Lida Technology Co., Ltd.. Over the past year, we invested tremendous time, effort, and resources to successfully launch our app on the App Store. However, despite spending a full year developing and finally getting our app approved, just one month after its launch, we suddenly received an email notifying us that our developer account had been suspended for one year due to a violation of Section 3.2(f) (fraudulent behavior). We are deeply confused and disappointed. As developers, we have never engaged in any fraudulent or misleading activities. We have always operated in full compliance with Apple’s Developer Program Agreement and platform guidelines. Our question is: who would deliberately engage in fraudulent behavior after spending an entire year developing and launching an app? What’s even more heart-wrenching is the impact this decision has had on our team. Due to the overwhelming pressure, our project leader suffered a sudden heart attack and was rushed to the ICU. As team members, we are devastated and feel the immense psychological and emotional toll this account suspension has caused. We are now calling on the Apple community and Apple Inc. to help us clarify this misunderstanding and resolve the issue. We firmly believe that such an arbitrary and unfounded account suspension decision should not be made. As developers, we should have the opportunity to communicate and clarify before such drastic actions are taken. We will be filing complaints against Apple’s inexplicable account suspension both on the developer forums and in the media. We will fight this inequality with all we have, and stand for fairness and justice. We are more than willing to cooperate with Apple, providing all the necessary evidence and data to prove that our actions were fully compliant. We sincerely request that Apple review our case and provide a reasonable explanation and solution. As a small development team, we have invested all of our money and effort into this app. It is not just our job; it is our dream. We cannot accept seeing our hard work destroyed by such a misunderstanding. We will continue to fight for fairness and justice, and we hope for a fair resolution. Thank you for your attention and support. We will continue to pursue all legal channels to ensure that our team and our product get the rights they deserve.
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Dec ’25
Nonprofit Enrollment 28 Days in "Processing" After Continuing - UH4UT85YS3
I'm looking for advice or anyone who's experienced similar delays with nonprofit developer account enrollments. Timeline: In mid-September, we had some initial email validation issues during our nonprofit organization enrollment. Senior Advisor Kevin (case 102691832489) resolved those issues and cleared us to continue enrollment on September 16-17. We continued immediately on September 17th, and our status changed to "Your enrollment is being processed" with enrollment ID UH4UT85YS3. It's now been 28 days with no status changes, no requests for additional information, and no timeline. Follow-up attempts: I've called support three times (Sept 19, 26, and Oct 7). Each time I was told the application is "with a separate department they can't contact." They created additional cases but couldn't provide any updates or access to the reviewing team. Questions for the community: Is 28 days normal for nonprofit enrollment processing after continuing? Has anyone found a way to get status updates when regular support can't access the reviewing team? Is there a specific escalation path for nonprofit accounts that differs from standard enrollments? We're a 501(c)(3) church launching an app for a capital campaign, so the delay is starting to impact our timeline. Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Details: Enrollment ID: UH4UT85YS3 Organization Type: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Continued enrollment: Sept 17, 2025 Current status: "Your enrollment is being processed" Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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Dec ’25
Unresolved Apple Developer Program Enrollment Issue
Hello everyone, I am facing a persistent and unacceptable issue with my individual enrollment in the Apple Developer Program that has been ongoing for nearly three months. Despite multiple attempts to communicate with Developer Support, I am continuously receiving the exact same generic statement: "For one or more reasons, your enrollment... couldn't be completed," with no clear explanation or actionable steps provided. This lack of genuine assistance and transparency is deeply frustrating and prevents me from publishing my application. Key Details of the Situation: Apple ID Region: Türkiye Current Residence and Address: United Kingdom (UK) Identity Verification: I used my Turkish passport along with my UK residential address. Enrollment Status/Error: After submission, I received the "Contact us to continue your enrollment" prompt. Case Number: 102720548696 Support Experience: The case has been handled by multiple support staff (Migeylis, Alex), all of whom have provided identical, non-specific template responses, failing to address the core problem. It appears the conflict between my Apple ID region (Türkiye) and my UK physical address/Turkish passport documentation is the likely cause. I am seeking clarification on whether this is a known issue for developers with mixed international details and what concrete steps are required to resolve this ambiguity. Has anyone in the community experienced a similar issue? If so, what was the path to resolution? I urge Apple officials to escalate this matter immediately and provide a specific, helpful, and transparent resolution. Every developer deserves equal and fair treatment in the enrollment process. Thank you in advance for any insights or assistance. Best regards, Onur
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Dec ’25