> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.a0.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Apple Developer Program

> What the Apple Developer Program is, how to enroll, and how to connect it to a0.dev

## What is the Apple Developer Program?

The [Apple Developer Program](https://developer.apple.com/programs/) is Apple's membership for distributing apps on the App Store. It costs **\$99/year** and gives you access to:

* Publishing apps to the App Store and TestFlight
* App Store Connect for managing your app listings, builds, and submissions
* Code signing certificates and provisioning profiles
* Access to beta versions of iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms

<Note>
  You need an active Apple Developer Program membership to upload your app to the App Store through a0.dev.
</Note>

## How to enroll

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an Apple ID">
    If you don't already have one, create an Apple ID at [appleid.apple.com](https://appleid.apple.com/).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enroll in the Apple Developer Program">
    1. Visit [developer.apple.com/programs/enroll](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/)
    2. Click **Start Your Enrollment**
    3. Sign in with your Apple ID
    4. Choose your entity type:
       * **Individual** — if you're publishing as yourself
       * **Organization** — if you're publishing as a company (requires a D-U-N-S number)
    5. Complete payment (\$99/year)

    <Warning>
      Organization enrollments require a [D-U-N-S number](https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/) and may take additional time to verify. Individual enrollments are typically approved within 48 hours.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for approval">
    Apple reviews all enrollments. Individual accounts are usually approved within 48 hours. Organization accounts may take longer due to additional verification.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect your account to a0.dev

Once your Apple Developer Program membership is active:

1. Open your project on [a0.dev](https://a0.dev)
2. Click **Publish** and select **App Store**
3. Click **Connect** on the Developer Account step
4. Follow the guided setup to connect your App Store Connect API key

For detailed instructions on connecting your account, see [Setup your App Store Connect Account](/publishing/ios/app-store-connect/setup).

## Helpful links

* [Apple Developer Program enrollment](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/)
* [Apple Developer Program overview](https://developer.apple.com/programs/)
* [App Store Connect](https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/)
* [Check enrollment status](https://developer.apple.com/account/)