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Q: application to iBooks problem: iTunes account already used for apps

Hi,

I work at a publishing company, where we have an iTunes Connect account we use to sell apps to the appstore. I'm trying to use this same account to distribute iBooks as well. So I go to the application portal at https://itunesconnect.apple.com/WebObjects/iTunesConnect.woa/wo/7.0.0.9.7.3.1

where it says you can submit multiple different media type using the same accoutn as long as you apply seperately for each. I choose Books from the dropdown, then fill in my First/Last name, AppleID, and password, check the box to agree, and then I get the following error:

"The iTunes Store account entered has already applied to distribute Apps on the iTunes Store. To continue with this application, you must enter a different iTunes account."

I don't understand this as it seems to contradict the other information about being able to sell multiple media types with one account. Am I supposed to make a new AppleID? A new iTunes account? What do I need to do to sell iBooks?

please help!
many thanks

Dell, Windows 7

Posted on Feb 11, 2011 9:49 AM

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  • by nicholasfromtotnes,

    nicholasfromtotnes nicholasfromtotnes Oct 14, 2015 6:49 AM in response to dobrabook
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    Oct 14, 2015 6:49 AM in response to dobrabook

    I had this problem - but a few minutes after the application stalled/disappeared - I was sent an automated email from Apple saying:

     

    Your application to offer books on the iBooks Store has been approved. Verify your email address to request a contract and deliver your books.

     

    I clicked the link and it sent me to a blank page in my browser with Apple.com at the bottom left. (A Bug - October 2015)

     

    Then I had to follow this advice on a diferent thread to make what *should* have been on the screen show up.:

     

    The problem seems to be that a script in the page is referring to a non-public hostname idmsauth-stable.corp.apple.com. I was able to workaround this issue by manually modifying the script in Chrome Developer Tools and re-executing the code in the Developer Console.

     

    1) Open the activation URL in Chrome

    2) Open Chrome Developer Tools (Cmd-Alt-I on OS X, Ctrl-Shift-I on Windows)

    3) Go to the Sources tab

    4) Find main.js (itunesconnect.apple.com/itc/static-resources/main.js)

    5) Modify line 20 to replace "idmsauth-stable.corp.apple.com" with "idmsa.apple.com"

    6) Select the contents of the main.js file and copy to the clipboard

    7) Paste into the console (you may need to tap the ">_" button to make it visible)

    8) Press <Enter>

     

    You should now see the expected iTunes Connect spinner appear and eventually you'll see a Terms and Conditions window.

     

    This worked for me but not for everyone.

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