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# How to create Apple App Store/ Google Play store  developer account

#### **For Apple App Store:**

1. **Go to the Apple Developer Program:**
   * Visit the [Apple Developer Program website](https://developer.apple.com/programs/).
2. **Sign in with Your Apple ID:**
   * If you don’t have an Apple ID, create one [here](https://appleid.apple.com/).
   * Sign in with your existing Apple ID or create a new Apple ID.
3. **Enroll in the Apple Developer Program:**
   * Once signed in, navigate to the **"Enroll"** section.
   * Click **"Start Your Enrollment"**.
   * Complete your personal or organizational information.
4. **Individual or Organization Enrollment:**
   * If you're enrolling as an **individual**, you'll need your legal name and personal details.
   * If you're enrolling as an **organization**, you'll need a D-U-N-S Number. This is a unique identifier required by Apple to verify businesses. You can request one [here](https://developer.apple.com/enroll/duns/).
5. **Agree to Apple’s Developer Agreement:**
   * Review and agree to the Apple Developer Program License Agreement.
6. **Pay the Annual Fee:**
   * The Apple Developer Program costs $99 USD per year.
   * Payment is required to complete enrollment.
7. **Verify Your Account:**
   * Apple may request identity verification (for individuals) or organization verification (for companies). This can take some time.
8. **Access Developer Features:**
   * Once enrolled, you will have access to the Apple Developer portal where you can upload apps, use beta testing, access SDKs, and more.

#### **For Google Play Store:**

1. **Go to the Google Play Console:**
   * Visit the Google Play Console website.
2. **Sign in with Your Google Account:**
   * If you don’t have a Google Account, create one here.
   * Sign in with your Google Account.
3. **Create a Developer Profile:**
   * After signing in, accept the Play Console **Terms of Service**.
   * You'll need to provide a **developer name**, which will be publicly displayed on the Google Play Store.
4. **Pay the One-Time Registration Fee:**
   * The registration fee is $25 USD, which you pay once for lifetime access.
   * You can make this payment through Google Pay.
5. **Complete Account Details:**
   * Provide your developer profile information including contact details such as **email address**, **phone number**, and **physical address**.
6. **Submit and Verify Your Account:**
   * After completing registration, it may take a few days for Google to verify your account before you can start uploading apps.
7. **Access Google Play Console Features:**
   * Once verified, you will gain access to features like app submission, testing, analytics, and more.