Unable to Create Apple Account for Developer Organization Enrollment (‘Your account cannot be created at this time’)

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Created Apr ’26

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Hi! I'm a first-time app founder trying to enroll my business in the Apple Developer Program as an Organization. I already have a personal Apple ID, so I'm trying to create a separate, brand new Apple Account using my business email for the enrollment. Every time I complete the account creation form and go through the verification code step, I get the error: 'Your account cannot be created at this time.' Things I've already tried:

Personal cell phone number for verification A Google Voice number for verification Different browsers The Apple Developer app Different WiFi networks

I only have one iPhone and one cell number, both already tied to my personal Apple ID. My D&B DUNS number is confirmed, the only blocker is creating this new Apple Account.

Is there a known solution for this? It seems like it must be a common situation for small business owners who use one device for both personal and business. Any help appreciated!

Answer 1

paulgibler OP

May ’26

Did you ever get a resolution to this problem? I'm having the same issue and it's blocking the release of my app.

Answer 2

ramboroquie OP

May ’26

I have not! It is so frustrating. So just to confirm, when you fill out the form to set up a brand new Apple Account/ID, and enter in your name, personal info, and business/custom email, upon submitting you receive the same error? I wonder if something about our business email domains is blocking it?

Answer 3

DTS Engineer OP

Apple

May ’26

Thanks for your post.

Your question seems related to Developer Account I would recommend you to contact the developer account support at https://developer.apple.com/contact to make sure they are aware of the issue.

I'm sure they'll be able to help you on the issue you are encountering.

Albert   Worldwide Developer Relations.

Answer 4

ramboroquie OP

May ’26

Thank, Albert! I did connect with them, they directed me to Apple Support since its an apple account issue. But they couldn't figure it out either. Albert, do you know if these steps might work?

Create a new Apple ID using a personal Gmail (VERSUS my business email domain)
Use that personal Apple ID to enroll in the Apple Developer Program
Associate my business/company information separately (business address, website, DUNS, etc)

Answer 5

hectoralexisdavila OP

2w

Had same issue when creating an account using the same phone number associated with this account.

Answer 6

DTS Engineer OP

Apple

2w

@hectoralexisdavila

Thanks for your first post. Please be aware this is an old thread. If you encounter any issues I would recommend to create a new thread and provide a full description of the issue.

Here are a few suggestions that might help it attract more attention:

Provide more details: Expanding on your post to include any error messages, code snippets, steps you've already taken to troubleshoot, and the expected/actual outcomes would be very helpful.
Be specific about your technology stack: Clearly state the programming languages, frameworks, or tools you are using.
Check for duplicates: Before posting, make sure your question hasn't been asked before. You can use the search bar to find similar threads.

I'm sure someone in the community will be able to help once you have a chance to update your post.

Looking forward to your new post on a new thread.

Albert  WWDR