Getting a DUNS Number

You will need a DUNS number to get an Apple Business Manager Account

Tech Lockdown Team

There are two main ways to get a DUNS number:

Apply as a business.
Pay for one as a developer.

Option 1: Get a free DUNS number by applying as a business

You can obtain a free DUNS number by applying as a business. If you already have a business, this process should be relatively straightforward.

However, you don't actually need a serious business with multiple employees to qualify for an ABM account. A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by one individual. There is no distinction between the business and you (the owner). You don't actually need to create a business or sign any documents to be a sole proprietor.

Please keep in mind that this advice might not apply to you depending on your region.

Option 2: Pay for a DUNS number using the Apple Developer Program

If you can't get a DUNS number applying as a business, your alternative is to pay for Apple Developer Program access. You'll get a DUNS through this process.

Apply for a DUNS Number

Apply here and enroll as an individual.

Select your region here . Since I'm US-based, this tutorial will use the US-Canada DNB website .

Select one of the "I have a Business" options (based on your region). If you have an Apple Developer account for some reason, you could use that option instead.

Fill out accurate personal information required during the registration process. If a Tax ID number/EIN is required, you would use your SSN.

In my case, I had to follow-up with personal information to verify residency. You may not have to do this.

After several days, I received an email with my DUNS number:

Notice that the business name is just my name. This is common for sole-proprietorships.

Next Up

Apple Business Manager

Apply for an ABM account

After you've gotten a DUNS number, you will next need to apply for an Apple Business Manager Account.