Objective#

Automatic renewal of your Apple Developer account ensures:

• Continuity of your apps on the App Store
• Continued access to development tools
• No interruption of Apple services (push notifications, iCloud, etc.)
• Prevention of removal of your applications

Why automatic renewal matters#

⚠️ Risks without automatic renewal#

If your developer account expires:

• Immediate removal of all your apps from the App Store
• Loss of access to App Store Connect
• Expiration of development certificates
• Interruption of services (push notifications, in-app purchases)
• Loss of analytics data and sales reports

✅ Benefits of automatic renewal#

• Peace of mind: No risk of forgetting
• Guaranteed continuity: Your apps stay online
• Predictable billing: Cost known in advance

Prerequisites#

Before enabling automatic renewal:

💳 Valid payment method#

• Credit card with a valid expiration date
• Sufficient balance for renewal (€99 or $299)
• Authorization for recurring payments on your card

🔐 Account access#

• Apple ID with administrator rights
• Two-factor authentication enabled
• Access to the email associated with the account

Step-by-step guide#

1. Access your developer account#

1. Go to: https://developer.apple.com/account/
2. Sign in with your administrator Apple ID
3. Enter the two-factor authentication code

2. Navigate to subscription settings#

1. In the dashboard, click "Membership" in the sidebar
2. Or go directly to: https://developer.apple.com/account/membership/

3. Locate subscription information#

In the "Membership Information" section, you will see:

• Program: Apple Developer Program
• Type: Individual or Organization
• Expiration Date: Current expiration date
• Status: Active or expiring

4. Configure automatic renewal#

Option 1: Via the developer portal#

1. Click "Renew Membership" or "Enable Auto-Renewal"
2. Select "Auto-Renewal" from the available options
3. Confirm your choice by clicking "Continue"

Option 2: Via App Store Connect#

1. Go to: https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/
2. Click your name in the top right
3. Select "View Membership Details"
4. Enable the "Auto-Renewal" option

5. Verify and update the payment method#

1. In the "Payment Information" section:

   • Check that your credit card is valid
   • Verify the expiration date
   • Ensure the billing address is correct

2. To change the payment method:

   • Click "Edit Payment Information"
   • Enter the new card details
   • Confirm by clicking "Save"

6. Confirm activation#

1. Once automatic renewal is enabled, you will see:

   • Status: "Auto-Renewal Enabled"
   • Next Billing Date: Date of the next charge
   • Amount: Amount that will be charged (€99 or $299)

2. You will receive a confirmation email at the address associated with your Apple ID

Verification and monitoring#

Check renewal status#

To verify that automatic renewal is enabled:

1. In the developer portal:

   • Membership section → Status = "Auto-Renewal Enabled"

2. In your emails:

   • Look for the Apple confirmation email
   • Keep this email as proof

3. In your calendar:

   • Note the renewal date
   • Set a reminder a few days beforehand

Important notifications#

Apple will send you emails before renewal:

• 30 days before expiration: Renewal reminder
• 7 days before: Final notification
• On the day: Confirmation of successful charge

Managing automatic renewal#

Change the payment method#

If you need to change your bank card:

1. Go to Account Settings > Payment Information
2. Click "Edit" or "Update Payment Method"
3. Enter the new details
4. Test immediately by making a small purchase if possible

Disable automatic renewal#

⚠️ Warning: Only disable if you are certain you want to stop

1. In Membership Details, find "Auto-Renewal Settings"
2. Click "Turn Off Auto-Renewal"
3. Confirm your choice
4. Important: Your account will expire on the indicated date

Re-enable automatic renewal#

If you disabled it by mistake:

1. Go back to Membership Details
2. Click "Enable Auto-Renewal"
3. Verify your payment method
4. Confirm activation

Troubleshooting#

Automatic renewal failure#

If the charge fails:

Possible causes:#

• Expired or canceled card
• Insufficient funds on the account
• Bank block on recurring payments
• Address change not updated

Solutions:#

1. Update your payment method immediately
2. Contact your bank to authorize Apple payments
3. Renew manually if necessary
4. Contact Apple Support if the problem persists

Renewal option not visible#

If you do not see the automatic renewal option:

1. Check your permissions: Only administrators can enable this option
2. Wait 24 hours after account creation
3. Clear the cache of your browser
4. Try another browser (Safari recommended)

Billing issues#

In case of a billing error:

1. Check the transaction history in Account Settings
2. Contact Apple billing support: https://developer.apple.com/support/
3. Prepare your developer account number and transaction details

Best practices#

🔄 Regular monitoring#

• Check monthly the status of your account
• Verify the validity of your bank card
• Update your information when anything changes

📧 Email management#

• Add noreply@apple.com to your contacts
• Monitor your spam folders
• Read carefully all renewal emails

💰 Budget planning#

• Provision the renewal amount
• Record the date in your accounting
• Inform your accountant of recurring charges

Official links#

• 📱 Developer portal: Apple Developer Account
• 💳 Subscription management: Membership Details
• 🏪 App Store Connect: App Store Connect
• 📚 Official documentation: Program Enrollment
• 🆘 Apple Developer Support: Developer Support
• 💰 Billing information: Billing Information

Contact#

If you encounter difficulties enabling automatic renewal for your Apple Developer account, our technical team can help you through the process. Feel free to contact us for personalized support.