All users are required to complete the account verification to comply with Google's updated Play Console Requirements policy. A time frame has been specified for the verification process, and a notification has been sent for you to choose a time. For more information about the account verification that needs to be completed, you can visit the Help Center.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a deadline is not selected by February 29, 2024, the system will automatically set a deadline. If the account verification process is not completed within the selected deadline, the account will be removed from Google Play by Google.
You’ll need to provide when you verify your account.
your legal name and address
a D-U-N-S number (organizations only)
a contact phone number for Google Play users to contact you (organizations only)
an email address for Google Play users to contact you
a contact phone number and email address for Google to contact you
an official document to verify your identity
an official document to verify your organization (organizations only)
The steps that users must follow to determine the deadline are given below, in order.
1. The Account Verification deadline popup appears directly when you open your Google Play Console account. Here, the first step is to click on the "Get Started" button.
2. Selecting the latest date provided for the verification process would be advisable. The documents needed for verifying your account are detailed both in the visual and in the pop-up window that will appear on the screen.
INFO: Verification processes begin 60 days prior to the selected date. For example, if November 8, 2024, is selected as deadline, the verification process will begin on September 9, 2024. You can not verify your account before September 9, 2024. Verification can only be done between September 9, 2024 and November 8, 2024. You have to finish before verification deadline November 8, 2024.
3. After selecting the date, click on the "Next" button.
4. To carry out your operations within the selected date range, it is important to determine your account type. You need to choose an account type to specify whether your developer account is for personal use or for an organization or business. The selected account type may influence the verifications that need to be completed. To learn more about which account type is suitable for you, you can refer to this link.
IMPOTANT NOTE: The account type must be selected as "Organization Account". You are not a personal developer. Choosing a personal account requires extra obligations. This will prevent your application from being published.
5. The usage type selection is made based on your developer account. Here, you need to complete the required information according to the usage type of your account. After filling in the necessary information, click on the "Next" button.
INFO: If you have Apple developer account as a company, your company has already a D-U-N-S number. Otherwise you may easily get one by following this guide.
6. In the final step, review the last delivery date you selected, and then confirm this date.
7. After the process is completed, the required information based on the account usage type for the selected date range needs to be conveyed to Google.
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