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How To Transfer Your App From One Apple Developer Account To Another

You can move an app between Apple Developer accounts without removing it from the App Store, ideal for ownership changes or consolidation.

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Written by Amr Alshareef
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Required

  • You must be the Account Holder (Team Agent) of the Apple Developer account in order to transfer or accept an app.

  • Your app must meet Apple’s eligibility criteria before it can be transferred. Review Apple’s full requirements.

  • This process applies to apps that have already been published to the App Store.

  • You will need Apple ID and Team ID of the receiving account.

How to transfer your app to another Apple Developer account

  1. Log in to App Store Connect with the Account Holder Apple ID for the current (sending) account.

  2. Click My Apps, then select the app you want to transfer.

  3. In the left menu, click App Information.

  4. Scroll to the Additional Information section.

  5. Click Transfer App.

  6. Review the eligibility checklist Apple displays. Your app must:

    • Have at least one approved version.

    • Have no pending app versions.

    • Not use iCloud entitlements, Passbook, or Wallet capabilities.

    • Not use App Store server notifications or offer in-app subscriptions with auto-renew.

    • Not be part of a volume purchase program or custom app distribution.

  7. If eligible, click Continue.

  8. Enter the Apple ID and Team ID of the receiving account.

  9. Click Continue, then Request Transfer.

    • After the request is sent, the recipient will be notified by email and must accept the transfer in their own App Store Connect account.

  1. The recipient logs in to App Store Connect as the Account Holder:

    1. A banner will appear on the home screen indicating a pending transfer.

    2. Click the banner, then click Review next to the app transfer.

    3. Review and agree to Apple’s terms.

    4. Click Accept to complete the transfer.

After the transfer

  • The app retains its App Store URL, reviews, and ratings.

  • Bundle ID remains the same.

  • Users will not notice a disruption in availability.

  • App data in App Store Connect, such as sales and downloads, will now appear in the new account.

Troubleshooting tips

  • Can’t find transfer option: Only the Account Holder can initiate transfers.

  • App not eligible: Double-check Apple’s eligibility requirements, including pending versions and in-app features.

  • Team ID mismatch: Make sure you entered the correct Team ID for the receiving account.

  • Recipient didn’t get email: Ask them to log in directly to App Store Connect to accept the transfer.

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