How to create a Google Play developer account

A Google Play developer account lets you publish your app on Google Play. Google requires it to be your own account, which means you keep control of the app and your business’s name appears on the listing.

1. 1

   Open the sign-up page

   Go to play.google.com/apps/publish/signup.

   

2. 2

   Check the Google account you’re using

   The email shown is linked to your developer account and receives all updates about your app. For a business app, use a business email rather than a personal one.

   

3. 3

   Accept the agreement

   Read Google’s Developer Distribution Agreement, tick the box and click Continue to payment.

4. 4

   Pay the registration fee

   Enter your card details to pay the one-time USD 25 fee.

   

   

5. 5

   Complete your account details

   Fill in your developer name and contact details.

   

Google can take up to 48 hours to process your payment. We can’t publish your app until it’s processed.

Next, add our publishing team to your account.

Tip: the USD 25 fee is a one-time charge, and you can publish as many apps for your business as you like from the same account, as long as they follow Google’s terms. Google may change the price at any time.