Google: Creating a Developer Account

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Last updated: Sept 24, 2024 by Sophie Cooper
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This overview is a general guide and may require additional steps or information based on individual or organizational needs. Always refer to the official Google Developer website for the most up-to-date and detailed instructions.

Contents:

Requirements

Before you start creating a Google Developer Account you must have:

  • A credit or debit card

  • Company email address - we recommend generic e.g. mobile@yourcompany.com

  • A phone number - we recommend a mobile phone

  • Company website

  • Name and email address to be associated with the account (this person will need to provide a form of ID to verify)

  • Government-issued photo ID e.g. passport or driver’s licence

  • D-U-N-S number - you can look this up or create this here. You’ll need to provide organization details.

  • Registered company address

If you have just created a D-U-N-S number for your organisation, this may take up to 30 days to be reflected in the D-U-N-S registry. Without the D-U-N-S number, you cannot complete the process of creating a Google developer account.

Setting up a Google Account for your Company

  1. Visit Gmail's website (gmail.com) and click on "Create account".

  2. Select "For work or my business."

  3. 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')

  4. Complete the rest of the form with the requested details, including the creation of a strong password.

Verify your Account: Google might require you to verify your account using a mobile phone number to ensure the account's security. An ID, passport, or driving license is also required to verify a Google account.

 

Creating the Developer Account

  1. Head to the Google Play Console (https://play.google.com/console/). Here, you'll use your company's Gmail account to set up the developer account.

  2. Choose An organization and click Get started.

  3. Enter your organization’s name and click Next:

  4. Create or select payments profile by clicking Create or select payments profile:

  5. Provide the D-U-N-S number in the pop-up window that appears and select Next:

  6. There is a one-time registration fee of around $25 to create a Google Play Developer account. Process this payment following the prompts provided.

Google does not provide invoices for this payment. You will get a receipt. If you require an invoice, you'll need to contact Google support.

  1. Next, you’ll need to verify your identity and organization.

    To set up a developer account, you must upload a government-issued ID document (e.g., driving license) as well as your organization’s details (e.g., certificate of incorporation, VAT registration deed).

  1. After completing all the steps and verifying the information, submit your application to create your Google Play Developer account.