Apple Developer Account Membership
The Apple Developer Program is a membership for developers who create and distribute apps on the App Store. To maintain your membership, you need to renew it annually. Here’s an overview of the Apple Developer Program’s yearly renewal process:
1. Renewal Notification: Apple typically sends renewal notifications to your registered email address as the expiration date of your developer account approaches. It’s important to keep your contact information up to date in your Apple Developer account settings to receive these notifications.
2. Membership Expiration: When your developer membership expires, you will lose access to certain developer resources and services until you renew your membership.
3. Renewal Options: There are two renewal options available:
a. Individual Developer: If you are an individual developer and the primary account holder, you can renew your membership directly through the Apple Developer website. Log in to your developer account, navigate to the Membership section, and follow the instructions to renew.
b. Organization or Company: If you have an Apple Developer Program membership under an organization or company, the renewal process may involve additional steps. The account holder or team agent needs to initiate the renewal process, which may require updating legal and financial information associated with the organization.
4. Annual Fee: As part of the renewal process, you are required to pay the annual membership fee. The fee varies depending on your region and membership type (individual or organization).
5. Review and Confirmation: During the renewal process, you may be prompted to review and update your account details, including contact information, app information, and agreements. Make sure to review this information carefully and make any necessary updates.
6. Payment: Once you have reviewed and confirmed your account details, you will be directed to the payment step. Follow the instructions to complete the payment using a valid payment method.
7. Confirmation and Access Restoration: After the payment is processed successfully, your developer membership will be renewed, and you will regain access to developer resources and services associated with the program.
It’s important to initiate the renewal process before your membership expires to avoid any disruption in your developer account access. For specific instructions and details, refer to the official Apple Developer website and follow the renewal prompts provided within your developer account.