Xcode cannot reach your Apple Developer account

iOS / Xcode · last reviewed 2026-11-10

The error looks like this

error: No Accounts: Add a new account in Accounts settings.

Why it happens

Not signed in to Xcode, the team membership expired, or the bundle ID is already registered by someone else.

How to fix it

Xcode > Settings > Accounts: sign in and select your team.
Check the membership is active at developer.apple.com.
If "Failed to register bundle identifier": the ID is taken — choose a unique one.
CI: use an App Store Connect API key with -allowProvisioningUpdates -authenticationKeyPath.

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