Roku Developer Account Setup Roku Developer Account Setup

Roku Developer Account Setup

Alina Zoraian Alina Zoraian

A developer account is required in order to submit a Roku app to the marketplace. This article will walk you through creating a Roku Developer Account and joining the Roku Billing Program.

To get started, navigate to Roku and choose Sign In from the top navigation.

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Next, click Create Account on the right to get started.

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Step 1: Create a Roku Account

Enter the following fields to begin the account creation process:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email 
  • Password 
  • Date of birth
  • Gender

Check to agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. 

Select "Continue" to proceed.

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Step 2: Create a PIN

Create a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and choose when the PIN is required to be entered.

Select "Continue" to proceed.

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Step 3: Payment Information

Add payment method and billing address information.

Select "Save" to finish creating your Roku Developer Account.

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Congratulations! You have successfully created a Roku Developer Account. Continue reading to enroll in the Developer and Partner Payouts programs.

Step 4: Developer Program Enrollment 

Navigate to Roku's developer program enrollment and enter the below information to complete the registration form.

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Congratulations! You have successfully enrolled as a Roku developer. Continue reading to enroll in the Developer and Partner Payouts programs.

Step 5: Partner Payouts Enrollment

In order to receive payments from advertising and/or native subscriptions and purchases, you are required to join Roku's Partner Payouts program. Once you have read and reviewed the terms of the program, click I agree to complete enrollment. 

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Once you've completed Roku's Partner Payouts Program steps, you'll get an email from Roku reminding you to send a copy of your W-9 or W-8BEN Form to enrollment@roku.com.

Congratulations! You've successfully created a Roku Developer Account and have joined Roku's Partner Payouts Program. You're ready to build and publish your Roku app. Click to start building a Roku App using the App Builder