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 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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Before you begin, ensure you have:
A Google Play Developer account.
Access to the Google Cloud Console.
An Updraft account.
Navigate to the .
Click on the project dropdown and select New Project.
Enter a project name and click Create.
In the Google Cloud Console, go to APIs & Services > Library.
Search for Google Play Android Developer API.
Click on it, then click Enable.
In the Google Cloud Console, navigate to IAM & Admin > Service Accounts.
Click + CREATE SERVICE ACCOUNT.
Provide a name and description for the service account.
Click Create and Continue.
Assign the Service Account User role.
In the Service Accounts list, click on the newly created service account.
Navigate to the Keys tab.
Click Add Key > Create New Key.
Select JSON and click Create.
Securely store the downloaded JSON key file; you'll need it for integration.
Navigate to Users and permissions.
Click Invite new user.
Assign the necessary permissions, such as:
View app information
Manage production releases
Manage testing track releases
Edit store listing, pricing & distribution
Navigate to Profile > Developer Accounts.
Click Connect Google Play.
Upload the JSON key file you downloaded earlier.
Click Save to complete the integration.
Go to the .
Log in to .