Many Apple users are excited to update their iPhones or iPads to the latest iOS 18 beta or iPadOS 18 beta versions. To do this, you need to sign in to the Apple Developer website. However, some users face a frustrating issue: when they try to sign in, they see the message, “Your Apple ID is not eligible to use this application.”
Why Does This Happen?
After spending considerable time looking for the main cause of the problem, I realized that… It is also important to note that a significant number of Apple ID account owners set up their accounts using their phone numbers. But for signing into Apple Developer site, an Apple ID via email is required. This means that if your Apple ID was formed with the phone number, then you cannot enter the Developer site.
Solution: Make an Apple ID using an Email
Here’s a step-by-step guide to resolve this issue by creating an email-based Apple ID:
Step 1: Check Your Apple ID
First ensure that your Apple ID is linked to a phone number or an email address. To do this:
1. Tap on the icon that is labeled “Settings” on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on your name next to the icon at the top.
3. Check below your name to know that your Apple ID is an email address or number in your iPhone.
If it shows an email address, then one must be able to sign in to the Developer website. If it shows the phone number then go to the next steps.
Step 2: Create a New Apple ID
One thing which you have to do is to set up a new Apple ID using an e-mail address. Here’s how:
1. Sign Out of Current Apple ID:
• To do this, navigate to the “Settings” of your device.
• Tap on your name at the top of the page.
• Scroll down and tap on the “Sign Out”.
• Proceed accordingly until you log out of your current Apple ID.
2. Create a New Apple ID:
• Go back to the “Settings” app once more.
• Press “Sign in to your iPhone. ”
• Press “Don’t have an Apple ID or forgot it?”
• Press the “Create Apple ID. ”
• Type in your email address. Ensure you use an email address that has not been associated with any Apple ID account.
• Enter a password and proceed according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
Step 3: Verify Your Email Address
Apple will then text you a verification code to the email address you used to create your new Apple ID. You also receive an email and enter the code to activate the account.
Step 4: Sign In to the Developer Website
Currently that you have an email based Apple ID you are able to log into the Apple Developer Website. Here’s how:
1. Go to developer. apple. com.
2. Go to the ‘Account’ located in the right top corner of the page.
3. Type your new email-based Apple ID and password.
4. Proceed to enter the required information to sign in as prompted.
Step 5:Enroll in the Apple Developer Program
After that, you have to register yourself as an Apple Developer and download the iOS 18 beta or iPadOS 18 beta. Here’s what you do:
1. In the Developer website, navigate to the link “Join the Apple Developer Program.”
2. The instructions will guide you through the process of registration. Please remember that for the use of this service there is an annual membership fee.
Conclusion
If you could not sign in to the Apple Developer website because your Apple ID was registered with a phone number, the correct solution is creating a new email-based Apple ID. Use the steps in this article to register for a new Apple ID and obtain iOS and iPadOS beta updates.
By using an email-based Apple ID, you can avoid the “Your Apple ID is not eligible to use this application” error and enjoy the latest features from Apple. Happy updating!
