Branded App: Creating and Connecting a Google Developer Account
Before your app can go live in the Google Play Store, you need to create a Google Developer account. Most of this process is done on the Google Play Console. From your Branded App dashboard, you can follow step-by-step instructions of how to register for an account. You will also learn how to invite Wix to the account so we can submit your app on your behalf.Follow the steps below or watch us walk through the process in our video tutorial.Note:To create a Google Developer account you also need to join the Google Developer Program. This is a $25 USD one-time fee that you pay separately to Google. Step 1 | Create or sign in to your Google account Before you can create a Google Developer account you need to sign up for a Google account. If you've already connected a Google account you can skip this section and move on to Step 2 'Register for a Google Developer account.'To create or sign in to your Google account:
Go to your Branded App dashboard in your Wix account.
Note: If this is your first time in the Branded App dashboard, click Get Started and design your app first. Click the Developer Accounts tab. Click Connect under Google Developer Account. This is where you provide Wix with all the necessary information we need to connect to your Google account.  Click Create a Google Account and follow the instructions provided. Once you've created a Google account, click I've created a new Google Account under Required Info at the right. If you already have an existing Google account, click I already have a Google Account. Click Continue to move on to step 2.Step 2 | Register for a Google Developer accountThe next step is to enroll in Google Developer Program and register your developer account. This step is done on the Google Play Console. At this stage, you also pay the fee.To register for a Google Developer account:
Follow the steps provided under Register for a Google Play Developer account. Once you've enrolled, Google reviews your account and sends you an activation email when it's approved. Once you've received an activation email, go back to the Google Developer account setup in the Developer Accounts tab and click Register for a developer account. Enter your Google developer account email under Required info at the right. Click Continue to move on to step 3.Step 3 | Invite Wix to access your Google Developer accountThere are two permissions Wix needs before we can submit your app on your behalf. The first permission is access to your Google Developer account. The second permission, which you give in the next step, is access to your Google Play Console.To invite Wix to access your Google Developer account:
Follow the instructions provided under Invite Wix to access your Google Developer account. Once you've completed all the instructions in this section, including giving Wix permissions and access, select the checkbox under Required Info. Click Continue to move on to the second permission Wix needs.Step 4 | Link your project to Google Play Console and invite Wix as a project ownerIn order to submit your app for you, Wix also needs to access your Google Play Console. To give permission, first link your app project. Then invite Wix to your project.To link your project and invite Wix:
Follow the instructions provided under Link your project to your Google Play Console Developer. Once you've completed all the instructions in this section, select the checkbox under Required Info. Click Save.Step 5 | Wait for approvalOnce you've given us all the required info, Wix submits your app on your behalf. You can disregard any emails you receive from Google at this time, as Wix files the necessary information and responds to Google as part of your Branded App package. You can see the approval progress in the Developer Accounts tab of your Branded App dashboard. It may take up to one business week for the account to be approved.Video tutorialFollow the process of creating and connecting a Google Developer account, click by click, as we walk through the above steps in a video tutorial.
FAQsHere are some common questions asked about creating and connecting a Google Developer account:Do I need a Google Developer account to use the Branded App?Yes, you need to sign up for a Google Developer account before your app can be available in Google Play.Can I only publish my app in one app store (e.g. only Apple's App Store and not Google Play?)Currently you must register your app in both stores.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.My registration payment hasn't been processedIt 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 pageIf 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 accountContact 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 Branded 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 Branded 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.