To publish your branded app, Apple requires that your organization owns the Apple Developer Account. Follow this guide to complete the process and invite us as an admin.
What You'll Need Before You Start
Item | Description |
Company Email | Use a company domain (e.g. info@yourbusiness.com) |
Apple ID | Create one using your company email |
D-U-N-S Number | Unique business ID (free from Dun & Bradstreet) |
Legal Entity Info | Company name, address, and phone number |
Credit Card | Required to pay the $99 annual fee |
Step 1: Get or Check Your D-U-N-S Number
Go to D-U-N-S Lookup Tool
Log in with your new Apple ID
Fill out your business info and click Continue
You will:
Find your D-U-N-S number immediately if it exists.
Or, be contacted by Dun & Bradstreet to create one (this may take several days).
Step 2: Create an Apple ID (if you don’t already have one)
Use your company email address (e.g. hello@mybusiness.com)
Complete the form and follow the email verification steps.
Enable two-factor authentication.
Step 3: Enroll in the Apple Developer Program
💡 Only Organization accounts are valid for branded apps.
Sign in with your Apple ID
Click Join the Apple Developer Program > Enroll
Under Entity Type, choose Company / Organization
Enter:
Legal entity name
D-U-N-S Number
Company phone number (Apple may call you)
Apple may call you for verification. Once done, you'll receive a confirmation email and license agreement to accept.
Step 4: Pay the $99 Developer Fee
After accepting the agreement, you’ll reach the payment screen
Enter your billing information
Choose whether to enable auto-renew
Click Purchase
You’ll receive:
A receipt
An activation email with a code and link
Step 5: Activate Your Account
Open the activation email from Apple
Click the link and sign in
Enter the activation code and click Activate
Click Get Started
Your Apple Developer Account is now active!
Step 6: Invite Us as Admin
Now that your account is active, invite our team so we can submit and manage your app:
Click the blue “+” icon
Fill in:
First name: Branded
Last name: Apps
Email: brandedapps@bsport.io
Role: Admin
Click Invite
Need Help?
If you get stuck at any point, contact our team at: brandedapps@bsport.io
We’re happy to guide you through the steps or check if everything is set up correctly.