Creating a Dummy App

Once you create a developer/partner account on the Microsoft Partner Center dashboard, create a dummy app.

About this task

To make a dummy app:

Procedure

  1. Select Apps and games on the Microsoft Partner Center dashboard. You can also go to the hamburger menu and select Apps and games.

    Microsoft Partner Shasboard showing Apps and Games button

    Apps and Games hamburger menu
  2. Select New Product MSIX or PWA app.

    Apps and Games overview page
  3. Add a name then select Reserve product name.

    Reserve Name page
    Note: You do not need to published the dummy app to the Microsoft Store and can disregard the warning 'You must submit this app to the Microsoft store within three months.'

Results

The dummy app gets generated and the Application overview page appears.
Application Overview

What to do next

Once you have created your dummy app, retrieve app information.