Learn how to set up your Google Play Developer Console account in 2025. A beginner-friendly guide to publishing Android apps.
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- Step 1 — Access Google Play Console
- Step 2 — Choose Account Type & Requirements
- Step 3 — Set Up Payment & Developer Profile
- Step 4 — Verify Your Email & Contact Info
- Step 5 — Accept Terms, Pay, and Verify Identity
- Step 6 — Create Your First App
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Before you can upload an Android app to the Google Play Store, you need a Google Play Developer Account. This account gives you access to the Play Console — the dashboard for publishing apps, tracking installs, managing revenue, and more.
Here’s a simplified, step-by-step guide to creating and verifying your Play Console account in 2025.
🛠️ Step 1: Access Google Play Console (⏱️ 00:00)
Start by visiting the official Google Play Console page in your browser. Sign in using your Gmail account. If you have multiple Google accounts, choose the one you’ll use for app publishing.
👤 Step 2: Choose Account Type & Review Requirements (⏱️ 00:37)
You’ll be asked whether you’re registering as an individual or an organization:
- Individual: Perfect for freelancers, students, and solo developers.
- Organization: Required for companies or app teams.
Also, ensure you have these ready:
- Developer email address
- Contact phone number
- A valid payment method
- $25 (one-time registration fee)
💳 Step 3: Set Up Payment & Developer Profile (⏱️ 01:28)
Before completing your registration, you need to create a payments profile. This profile is linked to your Google account and will handle both your registration fee and any future app earnings.
- Enter your developer name (publicly visible).
- Provide a contact email for Play Console communication.
- Select or create a payments profile with your billing details.
📨 Step 4: Verify Email & Contact Information (⏱️ 02:06)
Google will send a 6-digit verification code to your email. Enter the code to verify your contact details.
Next, provide more information about your profile:
- Your area of expertise or project type
- Website (optional)
- Estimated number of apps you plan to publish
- Monetization plans (e.g., ads, in-app purchases)
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✅ Step 5: Accept Terms, Pay & Verify Identity (⏱️ 05:01)
Now, review Google’s terms and conditions and accept them. Then proceed with the one-time $25 payment using a debit/credit card or Google Pay.
Once payment is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email. The next step is verifying your identity:
- Upload your national ID (front and back)
- Verify access to an Android device (QR code method)
- Confirm your phone number
🚀 Step 6: Create Your First App (⏱️ 08:23)
After your account is approved, you can now create and manage apps on the Play Console. To create your first app:
- Click Create App
- Enter a name and default language
- Choose app type (app or game) and pricing (free or paid)
- Accept the declarations and save as draft
✅ Final Thoughts
Congratulations 🎉 — your Google Play Developer Account is now ready. You can start uploading apps, monetizing them, and reaching millions of users worldwide. Up next: Learn how to upload your first app to the Play Store.