Understand the benefits of Microsoft Store
Learn how Microsoft Store helps customers discover, install, and update your apps and games.
Publish Windows apps and games to Microsoft Store
Reach Windows 10 and Windows 11 customers through Microsoft Store. Set up your developer account, submit your app or game, and manage it after release.
Get ready to publish
Decide whether Microsoft Store fits your app, then create the account you need to submit it.
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Get started with Microsoft Store
Review the publishing process, the supported package types, and what to prepare before your first submission.
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Open a developer account
Create an individual or company developer account in Partner Center.
Submit and manage your app
Work through submission, certification, release, and ongoing management for your app or game.
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Submit your app
Reserve a name and create a submission that matches your package type.
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Get your app certified
Understand how Microsoft Store certifies submissions and how to resolve common errors.
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Manage and update your app
Publish updates, manage packages, and control how releases reach your customers.
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Monitor your app performance
Use Partner Center reports to track acquisitions, usage, health, ratings, and reviews.
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Automate publishing
Script submissions and updates with the Microsoft Store Developer CLI, the submission API, and GitHub Actions.
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Manage your account and follow policies
Manage account users and review the policies and quality expectations that apply to Store products.
Continue your Windows app journey
Connect Store publishing to your app's packaging decisions, distribution options, and the latest Store updates.