Release overview
How do I publish an app on Google Play?
Review store information, closed testing, support URLs, privacy policies, and application preparation end to end.
Read the release guideAppSora release guides
Answer your Google Play release questions in order
Practical checkpoints and official references for the steps indie Android developers often find confusing before release.
What to know first
What are the 12 testers and 14 days?
For applicable new personal developer accounts, at least 12 testers must remain opted in to the closed test for the previous 14 days before applying for Production access. Confirm the final requirement in Google's official help.
What should I record for Production access?
Keep records of participants, the test period, private feedback, issues found, and improvements made so you can explain your testing and release readiness.
What does AppSora support?
AppSora organizes tester recruitment, 14-day records, private feedback, support URLs, privacy pages, and application preparation per app. It does not guarantee approval.
Guides by goal
Closed testing
The 12 testers and 14-day process
Understand recruitment, opt-in, 14-day management, and common mistakes for indie developers.
Review the test requirementsApplication preparation
What does Production access ask?
Prepare to explain the test purpose, feedback, fixes, and release readiness.
Review application preparationBasic release preparation flow
- 1Prepare app information and public pages
- 2Configure a closed test in Google Play Console
- 3Recruit testers and run a real test
- 4Record private feedback and improvements
- 5Recheck official requirements and apply for Production access
Organize release preparation per app
Bring recruitment pages, support URLs, privacy pages, and 14-day records together in AppSora.