Création d'une clé de compte Google Play Developer Service pour l'application MemberPress

Automate release management and revenue reporting in MemberPress App using the Google Play Developer API. This guide walks you through linking your Google Cloud project, creating a service account, generating a JSON key, and connecting it in the MemberPress App plugin.

Understanding Service Account Requirements

Service account requirements define necessary configurations for automated Google Play Console API access and management.

API access enablement allows MemberPress App to interact with the Google Play Console programmatically. Service account authentication provides secure automated access to app management features.

Release management automation enables build uploads and release configuration without manual console interaction. Automated workflows streamline app update and submission processes.

Revenue reporting access provides financial data retrieval for analytics and reporting purposes. Service accounts access subscription revenue and transaction information programmatically.

Permission configuration grants specific capabilities to service accounts for operational needs. Proper permission setup ensures service accounts can perform required management tasks.

JSON key authentication uses secure credential files for service account verification. Key files authenticate API requests without exposing account passwords.

Linking Google Cloud Project

Google Cloud project linking connects MemberPress App to Google Play Developer API services.

1. In your WordPress admin, navigate to Dashboard > MP App > Configure > Android Settings > Connect Your Google Developer Account.

2. When prompted, choose Link Existing Project ou Create New Project in the Google Cloud dialog.
   
3. Confirm your project is linked before proceeding.

Creating Service Account

Service account creation establishes identity for automated API interactions with Google Play Console.

1. From the API Access page in WordPress, click Create New Service Account.
2. In the Google Cloud pop-up, click the Google Cloud Platform lien.
3. Select your project and click Create Service Account.
4. Saisir un Nom et cliquez sur Créer.
5. Sous Select a rolechoisir Basic > Owner, then click Continuer.
6. Cliquez sur Terminé to finalize the service account setup.

Generating JSON Key

JSON key generation creates authentication credentials for service account API access.

1. Back on the API Access page, find your new service account and click ⋮ > Manage Keys.
   
2. Cliquez sur Add Key > Create New Key.
   
3. Sélectionner JSON for the key type and click Créer.
   
4. Cliquez sur Terminé to close the key management dialog.

Remarque : The key file will download immediately and only once. Store it securely.

Granting Play Console Permissions

Play Console permission grants enable the service account to perform specific management operations.

1. Still under API Access, click Grant Access next to your service account.
   
2. Enable the following permissions:
   • View App Information & Download Financial Reports;
   • View Financial Data, Orders, & Cancellations;
   • Manage Orders & Subscriptions;
   • Create/Edit/Delete Draft Apps;
   • Release to Production;
   • Exclude Devices & Use Play App Signing;
   • Release Apps to Testing Tracks;
   • Manage Testing Tracks & Tester Lists;
   • Manage Store Presence.
     
3. Cliquez sur Invite User et ensuite Send Invite.

Connecting Key in MemberPress App

Key connection completes service account authentication setup in WordPress for automated API operations.

1. Dans WordPress, allez à Dashboard > MemberPress App > Configure > Settings > Developer Account API Access.
   
2. Sous Connect Your Service Account, cliquez Upload JSON Key and select the downloaded file.
   
3. Cliquez sur Enregistrer les modifications.

Confirm the connection status shows “Connecté“.