MusicKit sample program with free developper account

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BelgiumRoland OP
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I'd like to learn programming with Swift and specifically would like to see if I can write an app that helps me with AppleMusic.

I have downloaded Xcode and the sample app from last year WWDC.

In the setup steps, it says:

"4. In Safari, visit the Certificates, Identifiers, and Profiles section of the developer web site."

The problem is that this section is not available to free developer accounts.

Is there a way to run that sample app with a free account?

I tried skipping that part but get errors when I try to search for an album in the sample app.

2022-05-27 21:55:45.949931+0200 MusicAlbums[85714:5909816] [DataRequesting] Failed retrieving tokens for MusicDataRequest.Context(url: https://api.music.apple.com/v1/storefronts/be). Error = .developerTokenRequestFailed.

Search request failed with error: .developerTokenRequestFailed.

Thank you,

** Roland **

Brussels, Belgium

Answered by Frameworks Engineer in 714971022

Hello @BelgiumRoland,

I suppose I forgot to include the word “paid” in my earlier response.

You need to be a paid member of the Apple Developer Program in order to use MusicKit.

Best regards,

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AnimalOnDrums OP

Unfortunately, you cannot access AppleMusicKit or the Apple Music API without paying for a developer account. Sorry

Frameworks Engineer OP
Apple

Hello @BelgiumRoland,

Indeed, this is expected.

You need to be a member of the Apple Developer Program in order to use MusicKit.

Best regards,
BelgiumRoland OP

I do have an account in the Apple Developper Program but it’s a free one.

I’m just beginning to develop for the Apple eco system and wanted to reach a level where it would make sense before I enrol. Also, I’m not a professional developer, this is just a hobby to keep me busy when I retire in a couple years.

Will I be able to play around with MusicKit with my free account, or would I have to enrol for that?

Frameworks Engineer OP
Apple
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Hello @BelgiumRoland,

I suppose I forgot to include the word “paid” in my earlier response.

You need to be a paid member of the Apple Developer Program in order to use MusicKit.

Best regards,
BelgiumRoland OP

You did indeed forget the key word there.

It's cristal clear now, thank you.