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.

This feature is included in the Pay-as-you-go and Enterprise plan

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.

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.
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.
2. Navigate to Profile > Developer Accounts.

The Integrations tab under Profile > Developer Accounts

1. Click Connect Google Play.

2. Upload the JSON key file you downloaded earlier.

3. Click Save to complete the integration.