The Google Play Developer account allows you to publish your app on the Google Play Store, making it accessible to Android users. To comply with Google’s guidelines and policies, you must create a developer account to have your app listed on the Play Store. A Google Play Developer Account requires only a one-time charge of $25, and you can publish more than one app for your business under that account as long as they fit Google's terms & rules.
Google states that the fee may change at any time and may include taxes.
Let’s dive into the steps for creating a Google Play Developer Account.
Getting Started
First, you’ll need a Gmail account that is an email ending with @gmail.com. If you don’t have one yet, you can create it here. If you already have a Gmail account, you’re ready to proceed with the next steps!
Tip💡
We recommend opening your developer account on a Gmail different from the one used for your correspondence. |
Steps to Create a Google Play Developer Account
1. Visit Google Play and log in with your Gmail account.
2. Select the account type as “Organization.”
📌 Important Note
You must choose “Organization” as your account type, not “Personal.” A personal account involves extra requirements and may block your app from being published. |
3. To set up your account, make sure you have the following:
• A D-U-N-S number for your organization
• A valid contact phone number and email address for Google users
• A contact phone number and email address for Google
• A payment method for the registration fee
4. Enter your Google Play Developer Account name
This name represents your developer profile and apps on Google Play. It can differ from your organization’s legal name and be changed later.
5. Link a payment profile to verify your organization. Click to create or select a payment profile.
6. Create a new payment profile and continue.
7. Enter a D-U-N-S number for your organization and click Next. You can also visit this link to find or request a D-U-N-S number.
8. Fill out the form with the requested info and click on 'Next'
9. Explain why you need to use Play Console
10. Fill out the Developer Account information form and click on 'Next'
11. Fill out the app information form. For “Earning money on Google Play,” select No, and for “App categories,” choose None of the above.
12. Check and agree to the terms, then click “Create Account and pay" and proceed with the payment.
13. Add your credit or debit card
14. Enter your billing information to pay the registration fee for your new Google Play Developer Account.
Please note that it may take Google up to 48 hours to process your payment. Once processed, your account will be enabled to publish your app.
💡 Tip
After setting up your Google developer account, please be sure to store your login details securely to ensure seamless access to your developer account. |
Invite Shopney to Manage the App Launch Process
To allow Shopney to handle the app launch processes, go to Settings -> Users and Permissions, and invite [email protected] as "Admin" to complete your Google Play Developer Account setup.
📌 Important Note
During the review process of your Android app, we will not receive review status emails from Google, as we are not the account holder. If you receive an email regarding your app’s review status from Google, please forward it to [email protected] so we can take prompt action. |
Please contact the Shopney Support Team if you require any additional information. You are always welcome to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our support team will gladly answer your questions and assist you with anything!
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