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+description: This page describes whats new in test markets for invividual developers
+title: What’s New in Onboarding for Individual Developers
+ms.date: 06/24/2025
+ms.topic: article
+ms.localizationpriority: medium
+---
+
+# What’s New in Onboarding for Individual Developers
+
+## What’s New
+
+| Feature                           | Description                                                               |
+|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| **No registration fee**           | The $19 registration fee is waived in the new flow (flighted markets only). |
+| **ID-based verification**         | Verify your identity using your government-issued ID and a selfie through Au10tix. |
+| **Guided, lightweight onboarding**| Clean, modern UX with contextual guidance, MFA security, and live support links. |
+| **Auto-filled profile info**      | Verified ID data pre-fills your developer profile for speed and accuracy. |
+| **Instant access to Partner Center**| Once verified, you’re redirected to Partner Center to start publishing immediately. |
+
+## Step-by-Step: How It Works
+
+1. **Go to** [storedeveloper.microsoft.com](https://storedeveloper.microsoft.com)
+
+![store developer](image-placeholder)
+
+2. **Click “Get Started”** and select **‘Individual’ account**
+3. **Sign in** with your Microsoft account
+4. **Verify your identity** via Au10tix
+    - Upload a government-issued ID
+    - Capture a live selfie (**mobile required**)
+5. **Review and confirm** your profile details
+    - Key fields are auto-filled from your ID
+6. **Submit**
+
+You’ll be redirected to Partner Center to finish setup and publish your first app.
+
+## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>Do I need to pay the $19 registration fee?</strong></summary>
+
+No—if you're using the new flow via the Store marketing page and you’re in one of the pilot markets (Canada, Australia, or India). If you land on the old Partner Center onboarding flow, the registration fee still applies.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>How do I access the new flow?</strong></summary>
+
+You must begin your journey at [storedeveloper.microsoft.com](https://storedeveloper.microsoft.com). This is the only supported entry point during the flighting phase. Other paths (e.g., direct via Partner Center, Xbox, or Visual Studio) will show the legacy flow.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>Why is ID verification required?</strong></summary>
+
+To ensure platform integrity. Verifying your identity helps protect against fraud and impersonation, which in turn improves safety for customers and trust in the developer ecosystem.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>What happens to my ID data?</strong></summary>
+
+Your ID documents are deleted by Au10tix within 30 days. Microsoft may securely retain minimal metadata (such as name and country) for support and dispute resolution purposes, following our privacy standards.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>How long does this take?</strong></summary>
+
+Most developers complete the entire flow in under 10 minutes, including identity verification and profile setup.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>I already have a developer account—do I need to use this?</strong></summary>
+
+No—this flow is only for new individual developers creating their account for the first time.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>I need help—what should I do?</strong></summary>
+
+Click “Contact Support” within the flow. Your session ID will be automatically included to help our team assist you faster.
+
+</details>