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How to add an In app purchase flow to your desktop app leveraging the Desktop Bridge
Vladimir Postel
Program Manager | AppModel
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3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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-
Microsoft Virtual Academy course on Desktop Bridge -
Package with Visual Studio -
Call to action
Monetize your application and submit it to the Windows Store! To start just fill out this form

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