Roku Developer Account Setup

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.

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

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.

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.

Step 3: Payment Information

Add payment method and billing address information.

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

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.

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. 

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.