1page.title=Get Started with Publishing
2page.metaDescription=Start publishing on Google Play in minutes by registering for a developer account.
3meta.tags="publishing"
4page.tags="google play", "publishing", "register", "signup"
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9<div class="top-right-float" style="margin-right:24px;margin-top:-18px">
10  <a href="https://play.google.com/apps/publish/"><img src=
11  "{@docRoot}images/gp-start-button.png"></a>
12</div>
13
14<p>
15  Start publishing on Google Play in minutes by:
16</p>
17
18<ul>
19  <li>Registering for a Google Play publisher account
20  </li>
21
22  <li>Setting up a Google Wallet Merchant Account, if you will sell apps or
23  in-app products.
24  </li>
25
26  <li>Exploring the <a href="https://play.google.com/apps/publish/">Google Play
27  Developer Console</a> and publishing tools.
28  </li>
29</ul>
30
31<p>
32  When you're ready, use the Start button to go to the Developer Console.
33</p>
34
35<div class="headerLine">
36  <h2>
37    Register for a Publisher Account
38  </h2>
39
40
41</div>
42
43<div class="sidebox-wrapper" style="float:right;">
44  <div class="sidebox">
45    <h2>
46      Tips
47    </h2>
48
49    <ul>
50      <li>You need a Google account to register. You can create one during the
51      process.
52      </li>
53
54      <li>If you are an organization, consider registering a new Google account
55      rather than using a personal account.
56      </li>
57
58      <li>Review the <a href=
59      "https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=138294">
60        developer countries</a> and <a href=
61        "https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=150324">
62        merchant countries</a> where you can distribute and sell apps.
63      </li>
64    </ul>
65  </div>
66</div>
67
68<ol>
69  <li>Visit the <a href="https://play.google.com/apps/publish/">Google Play
70  Developer Console</a>.
71  </li>
72
73  <li>Enter basic information about your <strong>developer identity</strong>
74  &mdash; name, email address, and so on. You can modify this information
75  later.
76  </li>
77
78  <li>Read and accept the <strong>Developer Distribution Agreement</strong> for
79  your country or region. Note that apps and store listings that you publish on
80  Google Play must comply with the Developer Program Policies and US export
81  law.
82  </li>
83
84  <li>Pay a <strong>$25 USD registration fee</strong> using Google Wallet. If
85  you don't have a Google Wallet account, you can quickly set one up during the
86  process.
87  </li>
88
89  <li>When your registration is verified, you’ll be notified at the email
90  address you entered during registration.
91  </li>
92</ol>
93
94<div class="headerLine">
95  <h2 id="merchant-account">
96    Set Up a Google Wallet Merchant Account
97  </h2>
98
99
100</div>
101
102<div class="figure" style="width:200px;">
103  <img src="{@docRoot}images/gp-start-wallet-icon.png">
104</div>
105
106<p>
107  If you want to sell priced apps, in-app products, or subscriptions, you’ll
108  need a Google Wallet Merchant Account. You can set one up at any time, but
109  first review the list of <a href=
110  "https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=150324">
111  merchant countries</a>.<br>
112  <br>
113  To set up a Google Wallet Merchant Account:<br>
114  <br>
115</p>
116
117<ol>
118  <li>
119    <strong>Sign in</strong> to your Google Play Developer Console at <a href=
120    "https://play.google.com/apps/publish/" target=
121    "_blank">https://play.google.com/apps/publish/</a>.
122  </li>
123
124  <li>Open <strong>Financial reports</strong> <img src=
125  "{@docRoot}images/distribute/console-reports.png"> on the side navigation.
126  </li>
127
128  <li>Click <strong>Setup a Merchant Account now</strong>.
129  </li>
130</ol>
131
132<p>
133  This takes you to the Google Wallet site; you'll need information about your
134  business to complete this step.
135</p>
136
137<div class="headerLine">
138  <h2>
139    Explore the Developer Console
140  </h2>
141
142
143</div>
144
145<p>
146  When your registration is verified, you can sign in to your Developer
147  Console, which is the home for your app publishing operations and tools on
148  Google Play.
149</p>
150
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