Keeping your Apple Developer account current is important for your app's success. It ensures your app benefits from the latest Apple features, compatibility, security, and promotional opportunities. A current account also grants access to the newest support and resources, helping you build competitive, stable, and user-friendly apps while staying aligned with Apple's development standards. This also helps your shoppers easily find your app.
Renewing your Apple Developer membership
Your Apple Developer membership requires a $99 USD annual fee. If your membership lapses, your app will be removed from the App Store. Follow these steps to renew your membership if it has expired or is about to expire:
1. Log in: Go to the Apple Developer website and log in to your developer account using your Apple ID credentials. Ensure you use the correct Apple ID associated with your developer account.
2. Check for banner: Once logged in, look for a red banner at the top of the page. This banner indicates whether your membership is expiring soon or has already expired and provides a direct link to the renewal process.
3. Renew: Click the banner. This will take you to a page where you can review your membership details and update your payment information. Enter your updated credit card information and confirm the renewal.
We recommend setting your Apple Developer account to auto-renew to avoid subscription interruptions. This ensures your app remains available on the App Store without manual intervention. You can find the auto-renewal setting within your account settings on the Apple Developer website.
Updating your Program License Agreement (PLA)
Using Apple's developer tools and services requires adhering to the Program License Agreement and Guidelines. Keeping your PLA current is important to ensure your app's continued visibility. Apple typically releases agreement updates every two months. Here's how to update your PLA:
1. Log in: Navigate to the Apple Developer website and log in to your developer account. Ensure you use the Apple ID associated with your developer program membership.
2. Review agreement: After logging in, look for a red banner at the top of the page. This banner will notify you of any pending agreement updates. Click Review Agreement on the banner to access the updated PLA.
3. Agree to terms: Carefully review the updated Program License Agreement. Once you've read through the terms and conditions, check the box to indicate your agreement and select I Agree to finalize the update.
Keeping your Apple Developer account and PLA up-to-date is essential for your app's continued success on the App Store. Following these simple steps, you can ensure your app remains available, benefits from the latest features, and complies with Apple's guidelines. This allows you to focus on developing a great app experience for your users.
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