Joining the Apple Developer Program
To join the Apple Developer Program:
- Acquire an Apple ID for free if you do not have one already. For more information, see Set up an Apple ID in iTunes.
- Enroll in the Apple Developer Program for an annual fee.
Membership in the Apple Developer Program is a requirement for:
- Deploying OS X applications for submission to the Mac App Store.
- Building, running, debugging, and deploying applications for iOS.