# Setup your App on Google Play Store ## Before You Begin * Ensure you are logged into the Google account associated with your Google Developer Account * Ensure building your app was successful and that you have downloaded the generated file * You will need a paid Twinr plan to implement this guide * .AAB files offer several benefits over .APK files - namely, they are more secure, much smaller in size, and give you more control over the future of your app releases ## Walkthrough **1.)** Open the [Google Play Console](https://play.google.com/apps/publish) in a new browser tab **2.)** Click **All Apps** in the top left corner, then click **Create App** in the top right corner. If you are updating an existing Play Store app, skip to step **6** of this guide. ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2Fkjq8FkRoK5Y8IXQ39Frn%2Fcreate%20app.gif?alt=media\&token=6d82ddc8-4dac-4b89-9307-7825468d19f7) **3.)** Enter an **App Name**, select the **Default Language** for the app, the type of app (**App** or **Game**), and if it’s a **Free** or **Paid** app. ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2FW1iRFelrUfU1F358jqBj%2Fapp%20details.gif?alt=media\&token=53e88546-f433-4fb2-b406-3fab94ce4509) **4.)** Accept all **Declarations**, and click **Create App** in the lower right corner which will redirect you to the App Dashboard. If this is a new app, you will also see a third box to accept Google app signing - please check it as well. ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2Fw5Zd0StPRhesXSRE2Anw%2Fdeclarations.gif?alt=media\&token=8a42eaec-ecb8-43de-8c9f-bee045ba9169) **5.)** Before we create a version of your app, we need to fill in some details about your app's content. This is required for all release tracks (we'll look at release tracks in a moment). For now, scroll to the bottom of the left-hand menu and click on **App Content.** You will need to complete each section by clicking **Start**, then filling in the necessary information and clicking **Save** in the lower right. Once you've completed all sections, return to the **Dashboard.** ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2FtcGXlNyc7kLMXIeaQZOs%2Fapp%20content.gif?alt=media\&token=e16c90e9-b5ed-4369-b647-3c80572e6531) **6.)** From your app's Dashboard, Click on the **Store Presence** dropdown in the left-hand menu, then click **Main Store Listing** ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2Fzh1BaNwoXS9Br7YuhkKU%2FStore%20Listing.gif?alt=media\&token=70a50843-88a5-4ad1-a029-d149c9c0b436) **7.)** Most fields on this page are required (denoted by **\*** ) so it's best to take notes on what you need first, prepare your screenshots, icons, and descriptions, then return to this screen to update it all at once. In the first section, you can edit the **App Name**, **Short Description**, and **Long Description** users will see in the Play Store. ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2Fc81VVmsgDX1gw2VBSKMo%2Fstore%20listing%20name%20etc.png?alt=media\&token=9339ed62-4c28-48e3-9d25-da2af5ba983d) **8.)** The next section asks you for an **App Icon**, a **Feature Graphic**, and an optional, publicly available, promotional **Video** link. It's important to abide by the file requirements listed below these fields - your files will not upload if they do not meet the requirements. Two great tools for easily making these files are [Canva](https://www.canva.com/) and [Adobe Spark](https://spark.adobe.com) - both of which offer free plans and make it easy to create Store-compliant files. ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2FIQ8lxIW4BicSI7Lm4hVy%2Fgraphics%20options.png?alt=media\&token=9700c574-fe89-4fa7-bb6f-7f527b5fedce) **9.)** The next section asks you for phone screenshots of the app *in use* (not the login or welcome screen of your app). You'll want to upload at least 3 of these. As with the other files, make sure to pay attention to the requirements under this field - your images will not upload if they are not compliant. There are numerous tools for generating professional screenshots such as [Mockuphone](https://mockuphone.com/), [CleanMock](https://cleanmock.com/), [AppScreens](https://appscreens.com/), and [AppLaunchpad](https://theapplaunchpad.com/). ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2FdmGOcDkVvBto71LaZcPM%2Fphone%20screenshots2.png?alt=media\&token=ee285e0a-259d-4ed6-b608-e249db084032) **10.)** The last section asks you for tablet screenshots of the app *in use* (again, not the login or welcome screens of your app). You'll want to add at least 1 of these for each size tablet (2 in total). As with the other files, make sure to pay attention to the requirements under this field - your images will not upload if they are not compliant. You can use most of the same tools for these screenshots such as [Mockuphone](https://mockuphone.com/), [CleanMock](https://cleanmock.com/), [AppScreens](https://appscreens.com/), and [AppLaunchpad](https://theapplaunchpad.com/). Many makers use the device previewer in Twinr to capture screenshots using a screen capture tool such as [Screen Capture on Mac](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361) or the [Snipping Tool on Windows](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-windows-pc/) ![](https://3731994945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlBy5z08zL1UoCwNqmg%2Fuploads%2FMUjngJrPN9ZIVg8GY1nJ%2Ftablet%20screenshots.png?alt=media\&token=95e7a66c-ad63-4308-8c3d-e8d20db1d4b8) **11.)** Once you have all the files and required fields put in, click **Save** in the bottom right corner.