Samsung Galaxy Store app name checker and rules
Our check can't see apps that aren't released yet, so Samsung's publication review has the final say on your name. How our checks work
What can a Galaxy Store app title contain?
Samsung doesn't publish a length limit, so our checker keeps to 2 to 30 characters, like Google Play. Samsung's App Distribution Guide bans keyword stuffing, Samsung's own marks and text unsuitable for all ages.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| No keyword stuffing | No irrelevant, misleading or fraudulent keywords |
| No Samsung marks | No Samsung brand names, logos or trademarks |
| Other brands | Only with the owner's permission, if they could mislead users |
| All ages | Listing text must suit users of all ages |
| English default | Required if you publish in 2 or more countries |
| No other stores | Don't promote other app stores or platforms |
What do you need to publish on Galaxy Store?
Commercial seller status, even for free apps. You can apply as a private seller or as a corporate seller, which sells under a company name.
| Need | Detail |
|---|---|
| On a company or private domain, not Gmail or Yahoo | |
| Your name | Exactly as on your government ID and payout account |
| Business check | A D-U-N-S number, a DBA (trade name) filing or your country's documents |
| Payout account | PayPal is easiest; a bank must be in your profile's country |
| Documents | In English (Korean for South Korean citizens) |
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How do you get your app on Galaxy Store?
- Check the name above, with Google Play, Huawei AppGallery and the .com.
- Sign up for a Samsung account, then register with Seller Portal.
- Apply for commercial seller status; approval can take several days.
- In Seller Portal, choose Add New App, enter its title and submit it for review.[1, 4]
What should you know before you apply to Galaxy Store?
Samsung's checks can take up to 10 business days each, and outside the US a D-U-N-S number may cost money.
| Fact | What it means |
|---|---|
| D-U-N-S cost | Outside the US, you may have to pay for it |
| D-U-N-S check | Samsung takes up to 10 business days to verify it |
| Bank check | Up to 10 business days for an international account |
| No copycats | Apps can't copy any app already in Galaxy Store |
What can go wrong with a Galaxy Store application, and how do you fix it?
Most delays come from details that don't match, and most fixes are a correction in Seller Portal.
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Application not approved | Check your banking details are correct |
| No D-U-N-S number | Send a DBA filing or your country's business documents, or contact the Seller Portal team |
| Name doesn't match | Match your ID exactly; put a middle name in the first-name field |
| Public email domain | Use a company domain, or explain why you can't |
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Which platforms should you claim with your Galaxy Store app name?
Google Play, the App Store, the .com, Instagram and X. See all app stores, or read Growing on Samsung Galaxy Store.
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Sources (5)
- PrimarySamsung Developer: Get started in Galaxy Store
- PrimarySamsung Developer: Galaxy Store FAQ
- PrimarySamsung Developer: App Distribution Guide (1.3 and 3.2)
- PrimarySamsung Developer: Learn about Samsung Seller Portal
- PrimaryZero To 1000's platform catalog: name length we check and what holds the name