OverviewCreating a Google Play Developer account is essential for anyone looking to publish Android apps to a broad audience. It is a straightforward process, but there are some specific steps and details to bear in mind, especially if you're creating an account for a company. Setting up a Developer Google Account for Your CompanyVisit Gmail's website (www.gmail.com) and click on "Create Account". Select "To manage my business." Follow the prompts, entering your company's name for the "First" and "Last" fields. This will serve as your email username (example: 'companyname@gmail.com') Complete the rest of the form with the requested details, including the creation of a strong password.
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Verify your Account: Google might require you to verify your account using a mobile phone number to ensure the account's security. ID, passport, or driving license is typically not required to verify a Google account. |
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Verify your Identity: The requirement for setting up a developer account is to upload your government ID document e.g. driving license, and also your organization’s details, e.g. certificate of incorporation, VAT registration deed.If you're creating an account for your organization, as of August 31, 2023, you will need your organization's D-U-N-S number. This is a unique nine-digit number used to globally identify a business |
Once you've set up and verified your Gmail account, head to the Google Play Console (www.developer.android.comhttps://play.google.com/console/u/0/signup). Here, you'll use your company's Gmail account to set up the developer account.  Ensure that the role set for this Gmail account is that of the 'Owner'. This role has the highest level of access and is necessary for full control over app publishing and management.Choose An organization and click Get started.
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There is a one-time registration fee of around $25 to create a Google Play Developer account. Make sure to process this payment.  Image Removed Image Added| Note |
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Google does not provide invoices for this payment. You will get a receipt. If you require an invoice, you'll need to check their website and contact Google support for more details. |
Verify Your Identity
The requirement for setting up a developer account is to upload your government ID document e.g. driving license, and also your organization’s details, e.g. certificate of incorporation, VAT registration deed. Submit Your Application
After completing all the steps and verifying the information, submit your application to create your Google Play Developer account. Testing Requirements for New Accounts
If this is a new developer account, remember that you must conduct a closed test with at least 20 testers for 14 consecutive days before you can release any apps.
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