moving project to new account

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Hello fellow developers...first time posting. I wrote a small app that I'm currently testing. However, I inadvertently built the Swift code using my "free" account and did not use my "paid" account. Aside from the restrictions of a free account, I want to migrate the project to the paid developer account.

Is there an easy way to do this short of rebuilding from scratch???

Thanks in advance.

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Thank you for your post.

Migrating your Swift project from a free Apple Developer account to a paid one does not necessitate rebuilding the project from scratch.

Here is a step-by-step guide to facilitate a seamless transition:

Log into Your Paid Account:
- Sign in to your Mac using the Apple Account associated with your paid Developer account.
- Open Xcode and navigate to Xcode > Preferences > Accounts. Click the “+” button to add your paid Apple ID if it is not already listed.
Update Code Signing:
- Open your Xcode project.
- Select your project in the Project Navigator to access the project settings.
- Navigate to the “Signing & Capabilities” tab for your target.
- Ensure that your team is configured to your paid account. If not, click on the team dropdown and select your paid developer account.
Adjust Provisioning Profiles:
- Xcode typically automates the downloading of provisioning profiles when signed in with the paid account. You can force a refresh by visiting Window > Devices and Simulators in Xcode, selecting the “Provisioning Profiles” tab, and clicking the “+” button to download any new profiles.
Test on Physical Device:
- Connect an iOS device and attempt to execute the application directly on it. With a paid account, you should now be able to deploy and test on physical devices, which is not feasible with a free account.

Following these steps, your project should be associated with your paid developer account, unlocking all the associated benefits without the need to initiate a new project. Should you encounter any specific challenges during this process, please do not hesitate to request further assistance. Typically, the Xcode dropdown menu will display two or more accounts; you simply need to select the appropriate one.

Albert Pascual   Worldwide Developer Relations.

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