How to Get a D-U-N-S Number?
To find out if your organization has already been assigned a D-U-N-S number by D&B, you can check by visiting the D-U-N-S number application page. Fill out the form provided on the page and click the “Continue” button to verify whether you already have a D-U-N-S number.

If you do not have a D-U-N-S number, after clicking the ‘Continue‘ button, you will see a warning like ‘Your organization was not found,’ indicating that your organization does not have a D-U-N-S number.

If you wish, you can proceed to the application stage immediately by clicking ‘Submit‘ with the information you have entered.

You will know that your application has been processed when you see the notification shown in the image below.

On average, Apple will send the necessary information to the email address used during the inquiry within 3-4 weeks. You will receive an email similar to the one below, and you will be able to use your D-U-N-S number.

After obtaining your D-U-N-S number, you can proceed to the next step.

Once you have obtained your D-U-N-S number, you can create corporate developer accounts for Google Play and the Apple App Store and publish your applications.

For any assistance, you can send an email to support@mobiroller.com

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During the developer account creation process, there are two different types of developer accounts:

• Individual Developer Account
• Corporate Developer Account

What Type of Developer Account Should I Have?

Developers with individual developer accounts must meet certain app testing requirements before they are eligible to publish their apps on Google Play.

Starting from November 13, 2023, developers creating personal accounts must test their apps with at least 12 test users for 14 days before publishing them. Otherwise, Google Play will not allow the app to be published. Based on our experience, during the first 14 days of the testing process, Google Play will generally reject your app, and you will need to initiate a second 14-day testing process. Therefore, at least 28 days will be required to publish the app.

If you already have a developer account created before November 13, 2023, this rule does not apply, and you can directly publish your app.

If you don’t want to deal with the testing process and you are a company, we definitely recommend creating a Corporate Developer Account.

To create a Corporate Developer Account, you will need a DUNS number for your company. How to get it is detailed in the corporate developer account creation documentation.

Here’s what you need to do to create a developer account:

• How to Create an Individual Developer Account?
• How to Create a Corporate Developer Account?

All the information you need to create a developer account is explained step by step. If you need support for any steps, you can contact us via email at support@mobiroller.com

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Here are the steps you need to follow to open a corporate developer account.

How to Create an Corporate Developer Account on Google Play Store?

First, you need to go to Google Play Console and sign in with the Google Account (Gmail) you will use to upload your app.

On the screen that appears, click the Select organization type button under the Organization heading. A window will pop up with four options:

1. Company or Business
2. Nonprofit Organization
3. Government Organization
4. Educational Institution

Select Company or Business from these four options and click the Get Started button.

On this page, the required information to create a corporate developer account is listed. Click the Continue button.

You need to assign a name to your developer account. The name of your developer account will be visible to your users on the Google Play Store app listing pages. It is important to choose this name carefully. You can enter your company name or brand.

If the developer account name you choose is already in use by someone else, you will need to select a new one. The system ensures that developer account names are unique.

To create your developer account, you will need a payment profile. Click the Create or Select Payment Profile button.

In the pop-up window, click the Create New Payment Profile button.

Since you are opening a corporate developer account, you will need your company’s D-U-N-S Number. If you already have a D-U-N-S Number, you can enter it here.

What is a D-U-N-S Number?

A D-U-N-S number is used to verify your business. It is mandatory to obtain this number to publish your app with a Corporate Developer Account.
The D-U-N-S number is 9 digits long and consists only of numbers.

You can learn how to obtain a D-U-N-S number for your business by referring to our article “How to Get a D-U-N-S Number?”.

After entering your D-U-N-S number, click the Next button.

If the D-U-N-S number you entered is correct, your company information will appear on the screen. If the information is accurate, click the Confirm button.

On this screen, you can see that your D-U-N-S number, company information, and payment profile have been approved. Click the Next button on this screen.

After creating your payment profile, you will be asked for some information about your business.

• Organization Size (1): In this field, you should enter the number of employees in your business.
• Organization Phone Number (2): Enter your business phone number here. When adding the phone number, make sure to include the country code. For Turkey, start with +90 and then enter your number.
  Example: +905551112233
• Organization Website (3): Enter the link to your business website here. This field is not mandatory, but the system will require it to upload apps to your developer account. Therefore, it’s recommended that you fill out this field now. The website URL should start with http:// or https://.
  Example: https://www.mobiroller.com/

After entering this information, click the Next button.

On this screen, you will be asked for some information for your developer account profile.

• Developer’s Phone Number (1): Enter your phone number with the country code. For Turkey, start with +90 and then enter your number (e.g., +905551112233). After entering the phone number, click the Verify Phone Number button to complete the SMS verification. NOTE: The phone number you enter here will be visible to users.
• Developer’s Email Address (2): Enter the email address that users can use to contact you. After adding it, click the Verify Email Address button and confirm the email with the code sent to your email.
• Confirmation (3): Check the box in the confirmation section.

After completing all these steps, click the Next button.

Under the About You section, there are two fields:

• Play Console and Android Experience: In this field, you can briefly mention your previous experience with publishing apps on Google Play Store, if any. If you don’t have any experience, you can write “No experience.”

After entering this information, click the Next button.

In the next screen:

• Number of Apps (1): You should select how many apps you plan to publish in the next 12 months.
• Monetize on Google Play (2): You need to indicate whether you intend to make money from the apps you publish on Google Play.
• App Categories (3): This field asks which categories you plan to publish apps in. However, these categories are highly sensitive, so we recommend selecting “None” in this section.

After completing these steps, click the Next button.

Google will need to contact you in certain situations. Therefore, you must provide the contact details for communication.

• Contact Person’s Name: Enter the name and surname of the person to whom the contact information belongs.
• Contact Email Address: Enter your contact email address here. If you enter the email address that you have already verified, the system will not ask for re-verification. However, if you enter a different email address, you will need to click the Verify Email Address button and confirm the email by entering the code sent to your email.
• Preferred Language: Select the language in which you want to be contacted.
• Phone Number for Communication: Enter your phone number where Google can reach you. The phone number should include the country code. For Turkey, start with +90 and then enter your number (e.g., +905551112233). After entering the number, click the Verify Phone Number button to complete the SMS verification.

After adding all the details, click the Next button.

Finally, in the Terms screen, you will see four different options.

The first two items (marked with an exclamation mark) are mandatory. You should select these two options. The other two options are optional, and it is up to you whether to select them or not.

After marking the options, click the Create Account and Pay button.

Finally, we are at the payment stage.

On the opened page, click the Add Credit or Debit Card button to enter your card details. Then, proceed to the payment step and complete the payment.

This fee is charged by Google as a one-time payment. Once you pay the fee and activate your account, you will have the right to publish as many apps as you want (as long as they comply with Google Play rules).

Once all these steps are completed, your developer account will be created.

After the payment, identity verification will be required in your Google Play Console account dashboard. You must complete this step fully. The system will not allow you to add apps without completing this process.

Once your developer account is created, you will have access to the Google Play Console account. To complete the setup of your developer account, you will see two different notifications on the screen.

1. Identity Verification: You will need to upload a photo of your identity documents during this step. Make sure to follow the required instructions and complete the process.
2. Verify Your Business Website: You will need to verify the website of your business, which was provided during the setup process. This verification is done through Search Console. You can ask the team who created your website for assistance with this.

Once you have successfully set up your Developer Account, you will be ready to publish Android apps on the Google Play Store.

Now, the next step is uploading your AAB file to the store.

To learn how to upload the AAB files you created with Mobiroller to Google Play Store, you can refer to our article titled “How to Upload a Mobile App to Google Play Store?” for a detailed step-by-step guide.

This guide will walk you through the entire process, from preparing your app file to completing the upload on the Google Play Console.

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Developers with individual developer accounts must meet certain app testing requirements before they are eligible to publish their apps on Google Play.

Starting from November 13, 2023, developers creating personal accounts must test their apps with at least 20 test users for 14 days before publishing. Otherwise, Google Play will not allow the app to be published. If you already have a developer account created before November 13, 2023, this requirement does not apply, and you can directly submit your app for publishing.

If you don’t want to deal with the testing process and you are a company, our recommendation is definitely to open a Corporate Developer Account.

Here’s what you need to do to create a developer account:

How to Create an Individual Developer Account?

On the screen that appears, click the Get Started button under the For Yourself section.

On the screen that appears, some information will be provided to you. To create a developer account, you will need to make a one-time payment of 25 USD. After this payment, you can upload an unlimited number of apps.

After reviewing this information, click the Continue button.

You will need to assign a name to the developer account you are creating. If the name you choose has already been used by someone else, the system will prompt you to select a different name. The developer account name you specify here will appear beneath the names of the apps you publish in the future. Therefore, you should carefully consider your choice of developer name.

If you already have a payment profile on the Google Play Store, you can select it directly from this screen.

However, if you don’t have a payment profile, you will need to create a new one.

To create a payment profile, fill in all the required information on the screen that appears, and then click the Save button.

After saving the payment profile, click the Next button.

In the screen that appears, enter the email address where users of your app can contact you in the area marked as 1 in the image.

Once you enter the email address, the Verify Email Address button will become active. Click the button to receive a confirmation code at the email address you entered. Afterward, enter the code from the email to verify the address.

In step 3, check the checkbox indicated and click the Next button.

In the About You section, there are three information fields.

In the area marked as 1 in the image, you should enter your previous experience with Google Play Store and app development, if any. If you have no experience, you can write “No experience.”

In the area marked as 2, you are asked whether you have created a Play Console account with a different email address before. If this is your first time starting the process, select “No.”

In area 3, you can add your website if you have one. If you don’t have a website, you can select “I don’t have a website.”

After filling out all these fields, click the Next button.

In the Apps page, in area 1, you are asked how many apps you plan to develop in the next year. Select the appropriate option for you from the pop-up window.

In area 2, you are asked whether you plan to monetize your apps on Google Play. You can choose the option that suits you here as well.

In area 3, you are asked which types of apps you plan to develop. The categories listed here are highly sensitive, so if possible, select the “None” option.

After filling out all the fields, click the Next button.

Finally, on the Terms screen, four different options are presented.

The first two items (marked with an exclamation mark) are mandatory. Select these two items. The other two items are optional and can be selected according to your preference.

After marking the items, click the Create Account and Pay button.

Finally, we are at the payment stage.

On the page that appears, click the Add Credit or Debit Card button to enter your card details. Afterward, proceed to the payment step and complete the payment.

This fee is collected by Google as a one-time charge. Once you pay the fee and activate your account, you will have the right to publish as many apps as you wish (as long as they comply with Google Play’s rules).

After completing all these steps, your developer account will be created.

After the payment, identity verification will be required in your Google Play Console account dashboard. You must complete this step fully. The system will not allow you to add apps without completing this process.

Once you have successfully created your Developer Account, you are ready to publish Android apps on the Google Play Store.

Next, it’s time to upload the AAB file of your app to the store. You can learn how to upload the AAB files created with Mobiroller to Google Play Store by referring to our article “How to Upload a Mobile App to Google Play Store?”.

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