> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.replit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up your Google Play Console account

> Register with Google Play Console before publishing to Google Play.

Google requires a Play Console account before you can upload anything, even to share a build
privately with testers. Verification takes time, so start this early, you can keep building
while it's pending.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register">
    Sign up at [play.google.com/console](https://play.google.com/console) with the Google
    account that will own the app. The registration has a one-time fee, with no yearly renewal.
    Pick **Personal** or **Organization**, the choice is permanent.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your identity">
    Google checks your name, address, and a government ID. This step can take a few days.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Upload your app" icon="cloud-arrow-up" href="/build/mobile-upload-android">
    Get your app into Play Console.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test with Expo Go" icon="mobile" href="/build/mobile-preview-testing">
    Keep previewing while registration is pending.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>