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# Google Play Developer API Integration Guide

This guide walks you through integrating your project with the Google Play Developer API, enabling automated management of your Android applications on the Google Play Store.

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This feature is included in the [Pay-as-you-go and Enterprise plan](https://docs.getupdraft.com/~/changes/hCUa1az9yKp7rsxQS8yk/dashboard/account/plan-and-billing)
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### Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

* A **Google Play Developer account**.
* Access to the **Google Cloud Console**.
* An **Updraft account**.

### Create a Google Cloud Project

1. Navigate to the [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/).
2. Click on the project dropdown and select **New Project**.
3. Enter a project name and click **Create**.

### Enable the Google Play Developer API

1. In the Google Cloud Console, go to **APIs & Services > Library**.
2. Search for **Google Play Android Developer API**.
3. Click on it, then click **Enable**.

### Create a Service Account

1. In the Google Cloud Console, navigate to **IAM & Admin > Service Accounts**.
2. Click **+ CREATE SERVICE ACCOUNT**.
3. Provide a name and description for the service account.
4. Click **Create and Continue**.
5. Assign the **Service Account User** role.

### Generate a JSON Key for the Service Account

1. In the **Service Accounts** list, click on the newly created service account.
2. Navigate to the **Keys** tab.
3. Click **Add Key > Create New Key**.
4. Select **JSON** and click **Create**.
5. Securely store the downloaded JSON key file; you'll need it for integration.

### Grant Access in the Google Play Console

1. Go to the [Google Play Console](https://play.google.com/console/).
2. Navigate to **Users and permissions**.
3. Click **Invite new user**.
4. Assign the necessary permissions, such as:
   * **View app information**
   * **Manage production releases**
   * **Manage testing track releases**
   * **Edit store listing, pricing & distribution**

### Integrate with Updraft

1. Log in to [Updraft](https://getupdraft.com/login).
2. Navigate to **Profile > Developer Accounts**.

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1. Click **Connect Google Play**.
2. Upload the JSON key file you downloaded earlier.
3. Click **Save** to complete the integration.