Create UWP app package: The store blocked this account. Ensure the account has permission to read reserved app name...

Question

Hello, I have developed an UWP app and try to publish it to Microsoft Store., Reserved a new name for app and created app submission in Microsoft Partner Center.

Now I'm trying to create app package for deploying to Microsoft Store in VisualStudio 2022. I choose Project-Publish-Associate App with the Store.. or Project-Publish-Create App Packages-Microsoft store under a new app name. In both cases I see "Select an app name" dialog and error message instead of list of existing app names: "The store blocked this account. Ensure the account has permission to read reserved app name and that it is linked to a valid Developer subscription."

I have checked my Microsoft and Microsoft Partner Center account settings and can't find that my account blocked. Could you please help me what should I do in this case?

Answer 1

Hi @Urviz , 

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A! 

A fix for this issue has been deployed by the Microsoft Store team.

Microsoft Store is experiencing Network Issues (again!) - Developer Community (visualstudio.com) 

Please update your VS to the latest version 17.10.3, sign out and sign into VS again. 

Then, restart your VS and Publish again.  

Sincerely,

Anna

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