Sign up for a Google Play developer account

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This article explains how to create and set up your Play Console developer account. To create a developer account, you need a Google Account. If you are creating a developer account for an organisation or business, we recommend that you use a Google Account that uses your organisation's email address. Using the same email address as the domain for your organization's website will reduce the number of checks you need to perform.

How do I register an account?

Follow the steps below to create and set up your Play Console developer account to start publishing your Android apps on Google Play.

Register a Play Console developer account

You must be over 18 to create a Google Play developer account.

1. Using your Google Account create a Play Console developer account.
2. When you already have an account, using Play Console publish and manage your applications.

Adoption of the Developer Distribution Agreement

During the registration process, you must review and accept the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement.

Payment of the registration fee

You can pay the one-time registration fee of USD 25 with the following types of credit or debit cards.

• MasterCard
• Visa
• American Express
• Discover (only in the United States)
• Visa Electron (only outside the United States)

Comment: Prepaid cards cannot be used. Accepted card types may vary by region.

Select the type of developer account

Select the type of account you want to create. Google Play offers two types of developer accounts: personal and organisational.

Comment: developers with a personal developer account must meet certain app testing requirements before they can distribute their app on Google Play. For more information, see "Meeting testing requirements (Personal accounts only)" below.

Proof of identity of the developer

Google Play is constantly striving to be a secure and trusted platform, so when you create a Play Console developer account, you'll need to complete the checks described on this page. This will help you get to know developers better and prevent malicious parties from distributing malware. The requirements for verification vary depending on the type of account selected in the previous step.

Read more account details after you create an account.

Comment: A valid government-issued ID and credit card in your legal name may be required to process your Play Developer Account request. Invalidity of the information provided will not entitle you to a refund of the registration fee.

Compliance with testing requirements (Personal accounts only)

Developers with a personal account created after 13 November 2023 must meet certain testing requirements before they can publish their app on Google Play. In this help article for more information.

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