Enroll in Apple Developer and add Ruuster

Yes. To publish your branded app on the App Store, your brokerage enrolls in the Apple Developer Program as an organization, at $99 a year. Then you invite dev@ruuster.com as an Admin so Ruuster can submit the app. You need a D-U-N-S number first.

Before you start

• Enroll as a Company / Organization, not as an individual or sole proprietor.
• Have an Apple ID (create one at appleid.apple.com) and your live, public company website.
• Have a payment method for Apple's $99 USD yearly fee.

Get a D-U-N-S number

1. Look up your company with Dun & Bradstreet: US lookup or Canada lookup.
2. If you don't have a number, request one for free: US request or Canada request.

Dun & Bradstreet sends your number when it's ready. A new number can take up to 30 days, so start early.

Enroll in the Apple Developer Program

1. Go to Apple's enrollment page and click Start Your Enrollment.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Choose Company / Organization as your entity type.
4. Enter your company's website and D-U-N-S number.
5. Finish the remaining steps and pay the $99 fee.

Apple emails you a few days later to verify your identity. Watch for that email, and answer if Apple calls.

Add Ruuster as an admin and tell us

1. Sign in at developer.apple.com.
2. Invite dev@ruuster.com as a team member.
3. Set the role to Admin and send the invitation.
4. Email onboarding@ruuster.com to say the invitation is on its way.

Apple moves these screens often, so if you can't find where to invite a team member, contact helpme@ruuster.com.

Ruuster accepts the invitation and emails you the next steps for your app.

Good to know

• Names must match. If Apple rejects your enrollment, check that your D-U-N-S legal name and address match what you entered.
• Keep your phone current. Apple may call to verify your organization, using the number Dun & Bradstreet has on file.
• Your password stays yours. Ruuster only needs the Admin invitation, never your Apple ID password.
• It renews every year. Apple charges $99 each year to keep your membership and your app live.

FAQ

Who pays for the Apple Developer account?

Your brokerage. You pay Apple's $99 a year directly when you enroll and at each renewal.

Why can't we enroll as an individual?

Individual accounts don't support the team access Ruuster needs to upload and manage your app. Enroll as a company or organization.

How long does the whole thing take?

With a D-U-N-S number, enrollment usually takes a few business days after Apple verifies you. Without one, allow up to 30 more days.

We already have an Apple Developer account. What do we do?

Skip to adding Ruuster: invite dev@ruuster.com as an Admin, then email onboarding@ruuster.com.

What can Ruuster see with the Admin role?

Only what's needed to submit and manage your app in the developer portal. It doesn't give access to your Apple ID, iCloud or billing.

What happens if our membership lapses?

Apple removes your app from the App Store until you renew.

Still need help? Reach out to us at helpme@ruuster.com and we'd be happy to assist!