What exactly qualifies as valid proof of website domain ownership for App Store Connect account verification?

Hello everyone,

I’m currently going through the account verification process, and Apple asked me to provide “proof of website domain ownership.”

However, the meaning of this requirement is unclear.

In a previous review I suggested adding an official badge / mention of my app on the website, but I was told that this does NOT count as proof. I would like to avoid further misunderstanding or delays, so I need to understand exactly what Apple considers valid documentation.

Could anyone please clarify:

What types of documents or evidence Apple accepts as proof of domain ownership?

If someone here has successfully completed this requirement, what specific format or document did you submit that was approved?

Apple’s support advised me to ask here since there is no official public guideline or example.

Thank you very much — I just want to provide the correct documents so the review can continue smoothly.

What types of documents or evidence Apple accepts as proof of domain ownership?

What does your ICANN registration say? If it's registered under your name, wouldn't it just be the matter of giving them a Xerox copy of your driver's license?

You paid someone to get a domain name.

Could you send a copy of the bill, plus, as Tomato said, a copy of the relevant ID ?

Thank you for your post and appeal. We're investigating and will contact you in App Store Connect to provide further assistance. If you continue to experience issues during review, please contact us.

What exactly qualifies as valid proof of website domain ownership for App Store Connect account verification?
 
 
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