Overview
If you need to generate an iOS version of your App, you should upload an IOS certificate.
If you need to obtain an IOS certificate, you should have an enterprise developer account.
Account Type
Apple offers three types of developer accounts: individual, company, and enterprise.
FineReport App packaging only supports iOS certificates obtained under the Enterprise Developer Account.
Differences and application scenarios among the three accounts:
User Type | Support Releasing to App Store or Not | Need to Register D-U-N-S Number or Not | Maximum UUID | Support Collaborative Working or Not | Application Scenario |
Individual | Yes | No | 100 | No | Independent App development, and the App can be released and shared. |
Company | Yes | Yes | 100 | Yes | Collaborative App development, and the App can be released and shared with limited UUID. |
Enterprise | No | Yes | No limit | Yes | Supported by FanRuan. Recommended reasons: The App cannot be released to App Store, so it's suitable for enterprises that do not want to publicly release and require internal use for personnel to install. Note: Once the account expires, the APP installed on the phone will not be able to be launched, so it is very important to renew the account on time. |
Preparation
To apply for an enterprise developer account and a D-U-N-S number, you need to prepare the following materials in advance:
1. Company information: company name, address, postal code, scanned copy and original photo of business license, and physical photo of official seal.
2. Applicant information: name, phone number, and work email.
3. Visa or credit card: used to pay the developer annual fee.
Note:
1. The physical photo of the official seal refers to the photo of the engraved text on the seal, not the photo of the stamped paper.
2. Credit cards that are marked with both UnionPay and VISA on the card face are ensured for you to pay successfully, while other Visa cards cannot guarantee successful payment.
Applying for a D-U-N-S Number
To apply for an enterprise developer account, you need to apply for a D-U-N-S number at least seven days in advance.
Registering for a D-U-N-S Number
Open the D-U-N-S number application website, enter your Apple ID, go to the D-U-N-S number application interface, and fill in the relevant information in English:
Note:
1. When applying for a D-U-N-S number for your Apple ID, it's recommended to register with a dedicated company email to prevent invalidation due to personnel changes.
2. You need to record the information in time. The information filled in the Legal Entity Name field should be consistent with that of the developer account application. If there is no formal English name for your enterprise, you can use translated name literally, and the English name suffix should end with Co./Ltd./Inc.
Request/Update Confirmation
After submission, you will receive a feedback email and you do not need to reply, which means that Dun & Bradstreet has received and accepted your application.
Note:
1. The request ID in the email can be regarded as the application confirmation number, not the D-U-N-S number.
2. If you have not received the confirmation email after three days, you can call Apple Developer for inquiry in time.
Replying Confirmation Email
After the initial review of the D-U-N-S number application is approved, you will receive a Confirmation Email from the D&B company. You need to fill in the information and reply in time.
Note: Confirmation Email requires submission of detailed information about you enterprise, and the time given for you to reply is very short. Therefore, you need to prepare the necessary information and materials in advance, and be sure to reply as soon as possible after receiving Confirmation Email.
Obtaining D-U-N-S Number
After replying to Confirmation Email, you will wait for days and then receive the D-U-N-S Number Ruquest/Update Completed email, which will include your D-U-N-S number.
Applying for an Enterprise Developer Account
Note: After successful registration of D-U-N-S number, it takes seven to fourteen days to be synchronized with Apple. You need to wait for at least seven working days before registering a developer account.
Filling in the Application
1. Use a Mac device, go to Apple Enterprise Developer Center, scroll down the page, select Proprietary apps for interal use within my organization, and click Start your application.
2. Enter your Apple ID and go to the Apple Developer Program Enrollment page, fill in your enterprise information and D-U-N-S number, and submit the application to apply for a developer account.
Note: Legal Entity Name need to be consistent with that used in applying for the D-U-N-S number.
Paying Annual Fee
After you submit the application, Apple will give you a call to confirm the enterprise information. Once confirmed, you will receive an email from Apple Developer.
Click the URL in the email, go to the payment page, and you need to use a VISA/Mastercard/UnionPay credit card to pay for the fee.
After paying the developer fee and being approved by Apple, you can log into the Apple Developer Center and apply for an iOS enterprise certificate.
