Visit the WeChat Official Account Platform
Click on "Register Now"
Choose "Mini Program"
Create account with email and password
Complete email verification
Tencent will send a verification email to the email address you provided, please check your email and click the link to verify your email.
Login with email and password, and complete the registration process.

Here you will choose the type of account you want to create, and then fill in the required information.
- Individual Account (There are limitations when using Individual Account)
- Enterprise (Company) Account (preferred)
  
  If you choose Enterprise Account, you need to provide the following information:
  - Company Name
  - Company Address
  - Contact Number
  - Legal Representative
  - Business License (Tax) Number
  - Copy of Business License
    You also need to appoint an administrator for the account.
  - Mainland Chinese ID number
  - Name
  - Email address
  - Mobile phone number
  - Verification code
    You also need to select how to verify your business license. The most common way is to complete a small payment transfer from your Business Bank Account to Tencent's Account, which they will provide during the process.
    After completing the information, click "Submit" to wait for account review.
    If you choose bank transfer, you need to complete the payment within 30 days.
Wait for account review (typically 1-7 business days)

Get the MP APP ID and APP Secret

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Navigate to 开发管理 (Development Management) on the left sidebar
Find your APP ID (小程序ID) in the account 开发设置 (Development Settings) section
Click "Generate" to create your APP Secret
Save both credentials securely - you'll need them for API integration

Add a team member

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Navigate to 成员管理 (Team Management) on the left sidebar
Add team (project) members
Click "Add Team Member"
Choose the appropriate role:
- Operator
- Developer
- Data Analyst
- Data Transactions Analyst
Enter the team member's WeChat username
Add testers to the project

Fill in MP basic information

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Go to the menu on the bottom of the sidebar, click and choose 账户设置 (Account Settings)
Complete the following information:
- App logo
- App name
- App "short name"
- App description
- App categories
Save your changes

Select MP categories

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Go to the menu on the bottom of the sidebar, click and choose 账户设置 (Account Settings)
Find the "Categories Management" section
Select the categories that best describe your account
If you choose more than 1 category, ensure that you choose the one as the main category.

Get your Mini Program Account Verified/Authenticated

What is Mini Program Verification/Authentication?

WeChat authentication refers to the process of verifying the true identity and legitimacy of a user or account through official WeChat review. This process is designed to improve the reputation and credibility of the account while providing users with a safer and more convenient service experience. The following is a detailed explanation of WeChat authentication.

Individual Account: Wechat requiers personal real-name authentication. Users submit real personal identity information (such as ID card) for authentication to increase the security and credibility of their accounts. This authentication is not mandatory, but users are advised to complete it as soon as possible to ensure the security of their accounts.

Enterprise‌ Account: Wechat requires you to submit business licenses, organization code certificates and other information to verify the legitimacy and authenticity of the account. After successful authentication, the account will gain more functions and permissions, such as payment and transfer.

Why is this necessary for me?

Wechat requires the Mini Program account to be verified prior to publishing online.

What are the costs and frequencies?

This is an annual requirement. You are required to verify and re-verify your account each year. Each verification will cost CN¥ 300.

Steps to verify your Mini Program Account

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Go to the menu on the bottom of the sidebar, click and choose 账户设置 (Account Settings)
Find the "Account Verification" section
Prepare required documents:
- Business license
- Organization code
- Legal representative ID
Pay the verification fee (300 RMB annually)
Submit documentation
Wait for verification review (typically 7-15 business days)

File for ICP

What is ICP 备案 for Mini Program?

In the context of websites and apps in mainland China, an ICP filing (备案 or ICP Bei'an) is a legal requirement for non-commercial websites and apps to ensure compliance with Chinese regulations regarding internet information services, allowing them to be hosted on mainland servers.

Since 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has started requiring all Wechat Mini Program to be filed and comply with the regulation.

Why is this necessary for me?

Wechat requires that ICP has been successfully filed and approved prior to publishing online.

How often do I need to do this?

Only once. Once you have filed for ICP, you will not need to do this again.

Steps to file for your Mini Program's ICP

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Go to the menu on the bottom of the sidebar, click and choose 账户设置 (Account Settings)
Find the "ICP filing" section
Prepare required documentation:
- Business license
- Legal representative information
- Admin information as the "main person in charge" of the Mini Program
Complete the following steps:
- Fill in organization information
- Upload required documents
- Submit for review
Once filed for review, the bureau will send an automated SMS to the legal representative's mobile phone number.
There will be instruction to enter a code on the link provided in the SMS. This needs to be done within 24 hours of receiving the SMS.
Wait for ICP approval (typically 7 - 15 business days)
If there are irregularities in the submission, the bureau may call the legal representative or the administrator for verification.

Set up Customer Service Chat

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Go to the customer service section to manage the customer service chat
Add customer service representatives
Test the customer service function from the customer service chat on the Mini Program

Link Official Account

Log in to your WeChat MP account here with your admin wechat account.
Go to the menu on the bottom of the sidebar, click and choose 账户设置 (Account Settings)
Scroll down and find 相关公众号 (Related Official Accounts)
Select the official account you want to link
Confirm linking relationship
Go to 关联设置 (Linking Settings) on the same page
Turn on 引导关注公众号 (Guide to Follow Official Account) and choose the Official Account you want to link