Connecting Google Developer Account to MemberPress App

Google Developer account connection enables in-app product synchronization and Android build submission through automated publishing services. This document explains how to create a Google Cloud service account, enable required APIs, grant Play Console permissions, and upload credentials to WordPress.

Understanding Google Developer Connection

Google Developer account connection automates workflows for Android app management. Service account authentication provides secure access to Google Play services without password sharing. Connected accounts enable automated product synchronization and build submission processes.

Creating App in Google Play Console

App creation in Google Play Console establishes the foundation for Android app distribution.

1. Navigate to Google Play Console at play.google.com/console.
2. Cliquez sur le bouton Créer une application bouton.
3. Enter the app name in the Nom de l'application domaine.
4. Select the default language from the Default language liste déroulante.
5. Sélectionnez l'option Application for the app type.
6. Select whether the app is Free or Paid.
7. Scroll to the declarations section.
8. Vérifier le Developer Program Policies case à cocher.
9. Vérifier le US export laws case à cocher.
10. Cliquez sur Créer une application to finalize app creation.

Creating Google Cloud Project

Google Cloud project creation provides the container for service account credentials.

1. Navigate to Google Cloud Console at console.cloud.google.com.
2. Sign in with your Google account credentials.
3. Click the project selector at the top of the page.

4. Cliquez sur NEW PROJECT in the project selector dialog.

5. Enter a descriptive name in the Project Name domaine.
6. Select an organization from the Organisation dropdown if applicable.
7. Select a location from the Localisation dropdown if applicable.
8. Cliquez sur Créer to finalize project creation.
9. Verify the new project is selected in the header dropdown.

Enabling Google Play Android Developer API

API activation enables service account access to Google Play functionality.

1. Naviguez jusqu'à APIs & Services > Enable APIs & Services in the Google Cloud Console.

2. Cliquez sur Library to open the API library.

3. Search for “Google Play Android Developer API” in the search field.

4. Cliquez sur Google Play Android Developer API in the search results.
5. Cliquez sur ENABLE to activate the API.

Creating Service Account

Service account creation generates credentials for automated Google Play access.

1. Naviguez jusqu'à APIs & Services > Credentials in the Google Cloud Console sidebar.

2. Cliquez sur Create Credentials en haut de la page.

3. Sélectionner Service Account from the credentials type dropdown.

4. Enter a descriptive name in the Service account name domaine.
5. Cliquez sur Create and Continue.

6. Cliquez sur Select a role dropdown under Grant this service account access.

7. Naviguez jusqu'à De base in the role hierarchy.
8. Sélectionner Owner from the role options.

9. Cliquez sur Continuer de procéder.

10. Cliquez sur Terminé to create the service account.

Generating Service Account Key

Service account key generation creates the JSON file required for WordPress upload.

1. Naviguez jusqu'à APIs & Services > Credentials in the Google Cloud Console sidebar.
2. Locate the created service account in the Service Accounts list.
3. Click the pencil icon next to the service account name.

4. Cliquez sur le bouton Clés tabulation.
5. Cliquez sur le bouton Add Key liste déroulante.
6. Sélectionner Create New Key from the options.

7. Sélectionner JSON as the key type.
8. Cliquez sur Créer to generate and download the key.

9. Save the downloaded JSON file securely.
10. Copier le Service account email from the details page.

Remarque : The JSON key file can only be downloaded once during creation. Store the file securely for WordPress upload.

Granting Play Console Permissions

Service account permissions enable Play Console access for automated operations.

1. Navigate to Google Play Console at play.google.com/console.
2. Cliquez sur Users and permissions in the left sidebar.
3. Cliquez sur le bouton Invite new users bouton.

4. Paste the service account email into the Adresse électronique domaine.

5. Faites défiler vers le bas jusqu'à la rubrique Permissions d'utilisation section.
6. Cliquez sur Add app to select accessible apps.

7. Select the app from the available apps list.

8. Cliquez sur Appliquer to confirm app selection.
9. Sélectionner Administrateur sous Account permissions for full access.

10. Cliquez sur Invite user to send the invitation.

11. Naviguez jusqu'à Users in this Group section.
12. Add the service account user to the group.
13. Verify the service account appears with an Actif status in the users list.

Uploading Service Account Key to WordPress

Service account key upload connects the Google Developer account to WordPress.

1. Naviguez jusqu'à Dashboard > MP App > Configure > Android Settings.
2. Localiser le Connect Your Google Developer Account section.
3. Cliquez sur Upload File to open the file selector.

4. Select the downloaded JSON key file from the device.
5. Cliquez sur Connect Account to establish a connection.
6. Verify the green Connecté indicator appears.

Connected status confirms successful Google Developer account integration.

Setting Up Internal Testing

Internal testing configuration enables app testing before public release.

Navigating to Internal Testing

1. Navigate to Google Play Console at play.google.com/console.
2. Select the app from the Home page.
3. Cliquez sur Test and Release > Internal testing in the sidebar.

4. Cliquez sur Create new track if no track exists.
5. Add tester email addresses or Google Groups in the testers section.
6. Enter a feedback URL or email address for bug reports.
7. Cliquez sur Économiser to finalize testing track configuration.

Creating New Release

Release creation prepares the app for distribution to testers.

1. Naviguez jusqu'à Testing > Internal testing in Google Play Console.
2. Cliquez sur le bouton Create new release bouton.
3. Localiser le App signing section.
4. Cliquez sur Choose signing key.
5. Sélectionnez l'option Use Google-generated key option.
6. Confirm the signing key selection.

Google Play signs all releases using the generated key after selection confirmation.

Requesting AAB Build

Android App Bundle build request occurs through the WordPress build interface.

1. Naviguez jusqu'à Dashboard > MP App > Build.
2. Cliquez sur le bouton Request Build bouton.

3. Vérifier le Android checkbox as the platform.
4. Sélectionner Release App as the build type.
5. Cliquez sur Prochaine étape de procéder.

6. Cliquez sur Send Build Request to submit the request.
7. Monitor request status under Build History.

Build completion typically occurs within 5-10 minutes after request submission.

Uploading AAB to Play Console

AAB file upload to Play Console completes the release preparation.

1. Naviguez jusqu'à la page Create release screen in Google Play Console.
2. Faites défiler jusqu'à la App bundles section.
3. Cliquez sur Télécharger to open file selection.
4. Naviguez jusqu'à Dashboard > MP App > Build > Build History dans WordPress.
5. Cliquez sur Upload to Google Play Console next to the completed build.
6. Cliquez sur Download build to save the AAB file.
7. Return to the Google Play Console upload dialog.
8. Select the downloaded AAB file from the device.
9. Wait for upload completion.
10. Verify the uploaded app bundle appears in the release.

Remarque : AAB format is required for all new app submissions to Google Play since August 2021.

Completing Required Declarations

Metadata declarations must be completed before publication.

1. Review any displayed metadata error messages.
2. Cliquez sur Complete declaration to address requirements.
3. Navigate to the Advertising ID declaration page.
4. Answer Oui to “Does your app use advertising ID?” if applicable.
5. Cliquez sur Économiser to store the declaration.
6. Return to the release screen.
7. Cliquez sur Économiser again to finalize the release.

Completed declarations enable release publication to the internal testing track.