Get your business ready to publish its app on the Apple App Store

To publish your branded mobile app on Apple's App Store, you'll need an Apple Developer account registered to your business.

This guide will walk you through creating your account and giving Orda the access needed to publish and manage your app.

Cost: $99 USD per year (or your local equivalent), paid directly to Apple.

Before You Start

Please make sure you have:

• A legally registered company or organization.

• A business email address using your company's website domain (for example, you@yourrestaurant.com).

• A working, publicly accessible business website.

• Your company's legal name, address, and phone number.

• An Apple Account with two-factor authentication enabled.

• Authority to accept legal agreements on behalf of your company.

If you already have an Apple Developer Program membership registered as an organization, you can skip directly to Step 4.

Step 1. Find Your Business's D-U-N-S Number

Apple uses a D-U-N-S Number to verify your business.

A D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit business identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet. Your company may already have one.

1. Visit Apple's D-U-N-S Number Lookup.

2. Search for your business using its registered legal name and address.

3. If your business is listed, use its existing D-U-N-S Number.

4. If your business isn't listed, follow the instructions to request one for free.

Important: Use your company's legal name rather than its restaurant brand name if they are different.

If you need a new D-U-N-S Number, Apple advises allowing up to five business days to receive it and up to two additional business days for Apple to receive the information.

Learn more about D-U-N-S Numbers

Step 2. Create or Sign In to Your Apple Account

You'll need an Apple Account to enroll in the Apple Developer Program.

1. Visit account.apple.com.

2. Sign in with your existing Apple Account, or create a new one.

3. Make sure two-factor authentication is enabled.

4. Use an account controlled by the business owner or an authorized representative.

Tip: Your company should retain control of this account. Do not share your Apple Account password with Orda.

Learn about two-factor authentication

Step 3. Enroll in the Apple Developer Program

1. Visit Apple Developer Enrollment.

2. Click Start Your Enrollment or the enrollment option displayed by Apple.

3. Sign in with your Apple Account.

4. Select Company/Organization as your entity type.

5. Enter your company's legal information, D-U-N-S Number, business website, and contact information.

6. Submit your enrollment for verification.

Important: Select Company/Organization, not Individual. This allows your company's legal name to appear as the seller of your app.

Apple may contact you to verify your company's information and your authority to act on its behalf.

Once Apple approves your enrollment, follow the email instructions to accept the Apple Developer Program agreement and purchase your annual membership.

The standard membership costs $99 USD annually, or your regional equivalent. Enrollment approval times vary, particularly when additional verification is required.

Apple's official enrollment instructions

Step 4. Invite Orda to Your Apple Developer Account

Once your membership is active, you'll need to invite Orda so our team can configure, publish, and maintain your mobile app.

1. Visit App Store Connect and sign in.

2. Open Users and Access.

3. Select People and click the + button to add a user.

4. Enter the following information:

• First Name: Orda

• Last Name: Team

• Email: sales@getorda.com

• Role: Admin

5. Click Next and then Invite, following any additional prompts.

Orda will receive an invitation to join your Apple Developer team.

Why does Orda need Admin access?

Admin access allows our team to manage the developer resources needed to prepare and publish your app, including app configuration and publishing permissions. Admin access applies broadly to your developer account, but your business remains the Account Holder.

You can manage or revoke Orda's access through App Store Connect.

Step 5. Enable App Store Connect API Access

This step allows Orda to automate parts of the app deployment and management process.

1. Sign in to App Store Connect using your Account Holder credentials.

2. Open Users and Access.

3. Select Integrations.

4. Open App Store Connect API.

5. Click Request Access.

6. Accept Apple's terms and click Submit.

Apple reviews API access requests individually.

Once access is approved, let Orda know. Our team will coordinate any additional API key setup needed for deployment.

Note: Only the Account Holder can request initial API access. You do not need to send us your Apple Account password or private API keys by email.

Apple's App Store Connect API instructions

You're All Set!

Once you've completed these steps, Orda can begin preparing your mobile app for submission to the Apple App Store.

Our team will handle the technical setup and app submission process. We may contact you if Apple requires additional business information, agreements, or approvals.

Apple reviews apps before approving them for publication. Review timelines can vary, and Apple may request changes or additional information.

Need Help?

Apple Developer Support

For questions about enrollment, D-U-N-S Numbers, payments, account verification, or membership: https://developer.apple.com/contact/

Orda Support

For help with your app setup, publishing process, or App Store Connect invitation, contact the Orda team.

Also launching on Android?

You'll need a separate Google Play Console developer account to publish your app on Google Play. Follow our Google Play setup guide to get started.