How to Create a Google Play Developer Account – Tapcart

To host an app in the Google Play Store, you will need to create a Google Play developer account.

In this lesson:

Learn how to register for a Google Play Developer account
Invite Tapcart to your account

Important Note: There is a one-time $25 enrollment fee and you will need to sign up with a Gmail account and set up 2-Step Verification.

If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free one here
To set up Google's 2-Step Verification, please refer to this guide

Once you have those steps completed, you can follow the instructions below on how to complete your enrollment.

How to Register for a Google Play Developer account

Step 1

Navigate to, https://play.google.com/console/signup

Step 2

Confirm you are logged into the correct Gmail account you would like to have your Google Play account associated with, please look at the top left corner under 'Google Play Console'.

Step 3

Choose to enroll as an ‘Organization or Business'. Screen_Shot_2022-03-17_at_1.57.55_PM.png

Next, you will see the following screen and click 'Continue'.

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Step 4

First, add your developer name.

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Next, you will need to link your account to a payment profile. Select ‘Create or Select payment profile’.

If you have an existing payment method tied to your Google Account, you will see available options to select from in the next popup.
If you do not have an existing payment method tied to your Google Account, you will need to select ‘create new payment profile’ and enter the required details.

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Once you’ve selected a payment profile, you will be asked to input your DUNS number. You can use this DUNS Look Up tool to gather your DUNS number.

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You will then be asked to verify your DUNS details and ‘Confirm’.

To continue with the enrollment, you will need to fill in your organization's details, as shown in the screenshot below.

On the next page, you will need to enter your Company’s phone number and email address. Note: These will be available on the Google Play Store listing once your app is published.

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Step 5

Next, complete the 'About you' section explaining why you are registering for a Google Play Developer account.

Step 6

Complete the 'Apps' section:

List the number of apps you plan to create
Answer 'No' for earning money on Google Play
- We do not support paid apps
For 'App Categories' select 'None of the Above'

Step 7

Finally, check and agree to the terms then select ‘Create an account and pay’ to add your payment information Screen_Shot_2022-03-17_at_1.59.12_PM.png

Invite Tapcart to your Google Play Developer Account

Steps

Once your account is created you can navigate to the Google Play Console and select ‘Users and Permissions’ on the left-hand side
Click ‘Invite new users’ and add team@tapcart.co with ‘Admin’ privileges
Tap ‘Invite User’ to complete the invitation process

Important Note: If Google Play is unable to verify your ID with the initial business information entered, you will need to submit additional information to complete the verification process. You will see a banner upon accessing Google Play Console with a link to complete the necessary steps.

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Next Steps

Your Implementation Specialist will contact you shortly after your invitation has been received.