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Wix Mobile Apps: Creating and Connecting a Google Developer Account

Creating a Google Developer account is your first step to publishing your app on the Google Play Store. Wix guides you through the process using the Google Play Console and step-by-step instructions in the mobile app dashboard. Follow the steps to register for an account, then invite Wix so we can submit the app on your behalf.

Important:

To create a Google Developer account, you need to join the Google Developer Program. This is a $25 USD one-time fee that you pay separately to Google.
There are two types of developer accounts: Personal accounts, which require Google’s closed testing before approval, and operational accounts for businesses like non-profits, which require documentation but skip closed testing.

Step 1 | Create and connect your Google Developer account

First, sign up for a Google account to create your Google Developer profile. If you already have one, you can use the same email to link your developer profile to Wix. After Google verifies it, add your account ID and invite Wix as a user.

Screenshot of clicking 'Connect Accounts'.

Already have a Google Developer account linked with Wix?

Connect an existing account:

Follow steps 1-3 below.
Click Connect Existing Account under Google Developer account.
Click Connect and then Connect again to confirm.

Note: Once your existing account is connected, you can skip the rest of the steps in this article.

To create and connect your Google Developer account:

Go to Mobile App in your dashboard.
Click the Your own mobile app tab or click the tab with the name of your own mobile app.
Note: If this is your first time in the mobile app dashboard, click Get Started and design your app first.
Scroll down and click Connect Accounts next to Create & connect developer accounts.
Click Create and Connect under Google Developer account.
Click Get Started.
Click Create Account and follow the steps to create a developer account on the Google Play Console. Click Save and Continue.
Add your Google Developer account email, then click Save and Continue.
Note: Your email must be the same one used for your developer account.

What's next?

Connect your account ID and invite Wix once your account has been verified. This can take a few days.

Step 2 | Connect your account ID and invite Wix

Once you create your Google developer account, connect your account ID and invite Wix to your account. This allows Wix to submit your app to Google.

To connect your account ID and invite Wix:

Go to Mobile App in your dashboard.
Click the Your own mobile app tab or click the tab with the name of your own mobile app.
Click Connect Accounts next to Create & connect developer accounts.
Click Continue under Google Developer account.
Add your ID number to connect your Account ID and click Save and Continue.
Follow the directions to invite Wix to your account, then click Finish.

FAQs

Here are some common questions asked about creating and connecting a Google Developer account:

Do I need a Google Developer account to have my own native app in the Google Play Store?

Yes, you need to sign up for a Google Developer account before your app can be available in Google Play.

What is the cost of creating a Google Developer account?

If you don't already have a Google Developer account, the account will cost you a one-time fee of $25 USD.

If I have other native mobile apps, can I link my existing developer accounts to my new app?

Yes. You can link your new app to an existing developer account if you already have other native mobile apps in your Wix account connected to it.

Wix Mobile Apps: Creating and Connecting a Google Developer Account

To connect an existing account:

Go to Mobile App in your dashboard.
Click the tab with the name of your own mobile app.
Scroll down and click Connect Accounts next to Create & connect developer accounts.
Click Connect Existing Account under Google Developer account, then click Connect.
Click Connect to confirm.

Can I publish my app on the Apple App Store if I publish it in Google Play?

Yes, you can publish your app on both the App Store and Google Play. You will need an Apple Developer account in addition to your Google Developer account.

You can also choose to publish your app on just one store if you prefer.

My registration payment hasn't been processed

It can take 48 hours for your payment to be processed after you register for a Play Console account. If it has been longer than 48 hours, please contact the Google Support team.

I received an error while registering for a Play Console account

During registration, if you receive a message that your payment has been declined, check if you need to update your payments profile. If you're still receiving an error check this list of common payment issues.

If you're having other issues during registration please contact Google's Support team.

What happens if I get an email from Google to verify my account?

Google may ask you for additional information to verify your account, including an image of your current government-issued photo ID (e.g. a passport or driver's license). You may also be required to verify your email address and your phone number. The verification process may take a few days. Learn more about verifying your contact information with Google.

Important: The information you enter to verify your account must match the information on your photo ID. If you are representing an organization, the information must exactly match the information on the documents you submit related to your organization.

I received an error that I don't have sufficient permissions to view a page

If you received the below error make sure you are logged in with the correct Google account (the one you used to open your Google Developer account).

To switch accounts, click the avatar at the top right of the screen.

What happens if my account was terminated?

Read more from Google about what happens if your account is terminated.

I cannot access my account

Contact the Google Support team if you can't sign in to Play Console.

Issues with a payments profile (for merchants)

Developers in multiple countries can register as merchants and sell paid apps on Google Play. If you’re legally able to do business in a supported country and agree to that country’s Google Payments Terms of Service you can register as a merchant for that country.

For merchant specific questions go to Google payments help center for merchants.

What if I connect an existing Google Developer account to my own native app and then later want to change my account?

Once you connect a pre-existing Google developer account, there is no way to change the account from the mobile app dashboard. For example, you cannot switch your pre-existing Google developer account to another pre-existing account or a new account you created recently. If you want to transfer the connected account, follow these instructions from Google.

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