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How to create a Samsung developer account for my Vimeo OTT branded Tizen app

This feature is available as an add-on with an Enterprise plan on Vimeo OTT. Contact your account manager if you would like access to this feature. 

This article discusses what you need to know about managing branded apps on the Samsung Tizen platform.

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Samsung (Tizen) overview

If you purchased a Vimeo OTT Samsung Tizen application for your OTT service, Vimeo will launch and maintain your application within a Samsung group account that is managed directly by our team. Unlike most other platforms, you do not need to create a Samsung developer account for your organization.

We understand that not owning and maintaining your own Samsung developer account may seem a bit confusing. Below are a few immediate questions you and your team may have:

Is my application still white-labeled if it's maintained within Vimeo OTT's Samsung group account?

  • Yes, your Tizen application will remain white-labeled while it is in Vimeo's group account and will not mention Vimeo OTT. Your business name will be listed as the Developer in the Tizen Store.

What if I elect to leave Vimeo OTT? What happens to my Samsung Tizen application? Are you able to transfer it to another Samsung developer account?

  • If you elect to leave Vimeo and have your Tizen application availability removed, you will work with your Account Manager during the service shutdown process to complete this task.
  • If you elect to leave Vimeo OTT and want your Tizen application transferred to a different Samsung developer account, Vimeo can assist in initiating the transfer with Samsung on your behalf. However, you will need to create a new Samsung developer account - or have one readily available - for Samsung's team to transfer your Tizen application to. 
  • Steps to register your own Samsung developer account can be found below.

How to Register a Samsung Developer Account

As stated above, these steps are only necessary if you choose to leave Vimeo OTT.

  1. First, go to the Samsung developer account portal.
  2. Select Create Account.
  3. Insert all necessary information requested, including name, email address, password, date of birth, and zip code. Additionally, be sure you opt in to receive Samsung marketing information. Then, select Next.
    • ⚠️Note: The email address you input should be one that you and your team have access to. Samsung will be delivering information regarding your account to this email address.
  4. Access the inbox of the email address you have signed up with and click through the verification email Samsung has sent.
  5. Select whether or not you would like to enable 2-factor authentication against your Samsung developer account.
  6. Ensure you Agree to both the Samsung Developers Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Optionally, you can choose to subscribe to the monthly Samsung developer newsletter.
  7. Lastly, you will need to use your newly created Samsung developer account to create a Samsung TV seller account in the Samsung Apps TV Seller Office.  
  8. After logging in and confirming your name, email address, country/region, and time zone, select Next.
  9. Ensure you Agree to both the Samsung Apps TV Seller Office Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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