At a Glance

Apple Business Connect in Short

Best ForShowing correct hours, photos and phone to iPhone users

CostThe business page does not state a price for claiming a location. The site lists paid prices only for storage and AppleCare, which do not apply to a listing.

AccountAn Apple sign in. The guide says to sign in with a user whose role can manage locations.

How It Checks YouFor a location already on Apple Maps, Apple calls the phone number it has on file and you type in a four digit code. For your first location, you verify your organization and Apple reviews it. Apple sends email, so allow mail from apple.com.

Time to Go LiveA transfer request for a location another organization manages can take up to five business days. No other timeline was stated.

Where It WorksAvailability varies by country and region. Apple points to its own support page for the list.

Before You Start

What to Have Ready

Exact business name
Address that matches your website
Phone number with country code
Main category
Opening hours
Website or social page

Step by Step

Set Up Your Listing

Go to business.apple.com and select Get started or Sign In.
Choose Brands, then Locations.
Select Add Location, then Add single location, then Next.
Type the location name. Pick the existing Apple Maps listing with locate if your business is already there, or pick the option to add a new location with this name.
Enter the address and check that the map pin sits over the right building. Drag the map if it does not.
Fill in the default language, the display name, the main category, Open or Opening Soon, and the phone number.
Add your website if you have one. A Facebook, Instagram or TikTok page also works.
Set your hours of operation and choose or create your brand.
Finish verification. For an existing location, choose Location Verification, pick Phone Verification, answer the call and enter the four digit code. For a new first location, verify your organization and send it to Apple for review.

Sites move their buttons around. If a screen looks different, look for words like add, claim or list your business.

Good to Know

Tips for This Site

Search for your business first. If it already shows on Apple Maps, claim it instead of adding a new one.
Apple wants the address to match the one on your official website.
Put the map pin on top of the building, not the sidewalk.
If you do not know the number Apple has on file for phone verification, contact Apple Business support.

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