Google | Create an Android Developer Account

To publish an Android app on Google Play, you need a Google Play Console developer account. Before creating the account, you will need a Google Account and a D-U-N-S number.

Step 1 - Google Account

The Play Console developer account is permanently linked to the Google Account used during registration. Choose carefully, as the account owner cannot be changed later.

If you do not yet have a Google Account, follow this guide before continuing.

Step 2 - DUNS number

If you have already received the D-U-N-S number, go directly to step 3.

In order to create a developer account with Google, you need a D-U-N-S number. The D-U-N-S can be described as an international organization number. If you do not know your organisation's DUNS number, visit dunsnumberlookup.dnb.com to have it sent to you.

Step 3 - Play Console developer account

Make sure you are on the correct account, or select Switch accounts to select the correct account owner.

• Start the process of creating your new developer account here.
• Sign in with the correct Google Account. If necessary, select Switch accounts.
• Accept Google's distribution agreement.
• Google will charge a one-time fee of $25. Google will accept multiple payment options, select the one most suitable for you and pay the registration fee.
  

Be aware: Select Organisation as the account type. This setting cannot be changed after the account has been created.

Tip: The developer name you choose will be displayed publicly on Google Play. We recommend using your organization’s official name.

Step 4 - Invite Prenly

• Log in to your Play Console account
• Click on "Users and permissions" in the left-hand menu
• Select "Invite new users"
• Enter dev@prenly.com as the user email and leave the Expiry date empty.
• In the Permissions section, select Account permissions, select Admin
• Select Invite user to invite Prenly

Tip: If the "Invite user" button is grey, it means you have missed a step.

Step 5 - Complete the account verification

Important: Before your Play Console developer account can be used, Google requires several verification steps. Make sure all of the following have been completed:

• Verify your organization by providing your D-U-N-S number.
• Verify the identity of the account owner using a valid government-issued ID.
• Verify your organization’s website.

Your developer account will not be fully activated until all required verification steps have been completed.

Recommendation

Once you have created your Play Console developer account, we recommend saving or printing the payment confirmation email from Google.

The email contains important information that may be required if you ever need to transfer your app to another Play Console account, including:

• The transaction ID
• The payment method used
• The purchase date
• The account owner’s email address