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9/11/2018 12:55 PM P4148 How to add an In app purchase flow to your desktop app leveraging the Desktop Bridge Vladimir Postel Program Manager | AppModel © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Overview Problem: Monetization is challenging! You have to create a custom web site, establish a payment relationship and make a site promotion which is a lot of work. Solution: The Desktop Bridge – package your desktop app and extend your reach through the Windows Store. You now can easily monetize your app via In-app purchases APIs directly from your desktop application.

Demo App layout The projects in the solution Manifest App’s functionality

Adding In app purchase flow IAP APIs Register as an app developer Create a Store App by reserving the name of the converted app Submit your converted app to the Store Package your existing app Create your store-managed durables/ consumables Add the new APIs! var addOns = await storeContext.GetAssociatedStoreProductsAsync(filterList); var result = await storeContext.RequestPurchaseAsync(product.StoreId); var appLicense = await storeContext.GetAppLicenseAsync(); Notification

Summary It is easy to monetize your desktop app with In-app purchases APIs and distribute it through the Windows Store References Msdn docs and samples- http://aka.ms/desktopbridge Microsoft Virtual Academy course on Desktop Bridge - Package with Visual Studio - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/porting/desktop-to-uwp-packaging-dot-net Call to action Monetize your application and submit it to the Windows Store! To start just fill out this form

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