Step 1: Create an Apple Developer Account
Navigate to the Apple Developer website:
Go to https://developer.apple.com.
Access the Account section:
Click on Account in the top navigation menu.
Sign in with your Apple ID:
If you already have an Apple ID, enter your credentials and click the arrow to proceed.
If you don’t have an Apple ID, click Create yours now and follow the prompts to set one up. After creating your ID, you’ll be directed to the Apple Developer Agreement.
Two-Factor Authentication:
If prompted, submit your two-factor authentication code.
Review and accept the Apple Developer Agreement:
Read through the agreement.
Check the box confirming your agreement to the terms and conditions.
Click Submit.
Your Apple Developer account is now created. The next step is to enroll in the Apple Developer Program.
Step 2: Enroll in the Apple Developer Program
Enrolling in the Apple Developer Program grants you access to the resources needed to publish your branded Tether LMS app. The membership fee is $99 per year.
Initiate enrollment:
On your Apple Developer Account page, locate Join the Apple Developer Program and click the Enroll Today button.
Choose enrollment method:
Click Continue enrollment on the web.
(Alternatively, you can download the Apple Developer app and enroll via the app.)
Provide personal information:
Fill in your first and last name, phone number, and address as instructed.
Click Continue.
Select your entity type:
Click into the dropdown menu and select your entity type.
For Tether LMS to assist with your app build, it’s recommended to create an account as an Organization.
Note: You’ll need to have or apply for a D-U-N-S number.
Review and accept the legal agreement:
Read through the legal agreement.
Check the box confirming that you agree to the terms and conditions and are of legal age.
Click Continue.
Membership renewal option:
Choose whether you’d like to sign up for automatic annual membership renewal.
Click Purchase.
Payment information:
If prompted, sign in for a faster checkout.
Enter your credit or debit card information.
Click Continue to Review.
Confirm and place your order:
Review your purchase details.
Click Place Your Order.
After completing the purchase, you’ll receive an email from Apple confirming that your order is being processed. Within the next 24 hours, you should also receive a second email prompting you to complete an identity verification check.
Step 3: Complete Identity Verification
Apple requires identity verification to ensure the security of your account.
Prepare your identification:
Take a picture of your government-issued photo ID (or any other document Apple requests) and save it to your device.
Access the ID confirmation email:
Open the email from Apple requesting identity verification.
Click Upload ID.
Upload your identification:
Sign in to your Apple Developer account.
You’ll be directed to a document upload form.
Click Browse and upload your document(s).
Click Continue.
Submit your documents:
Click Submit on the confirmation popup.
You’ll see a confirmation message indicating that your documents are being processed. You’ll receive an email notification once your membership has been activated.
Additional Notes
D-U-N-S Number:
If you’re enrolling as an organization, you’ll need a D-U-N-S number. You can look up or request one for free through Apple’s D-U-N-S Number lookup tool.
App Store Connect Access:
Once your Apple Developer Program membership is active, you’ll gain access to App Store Connect, where you can manage your app’s distribution.