Upload APK for Package Name Registration

Posted on 3. May 2026 by Jan Bunk

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Go back to the package name verification screen in the Google Play Console.

If necessary, click "Upload APK" to open the dialog where you can upload the APK file.

A screenshot of the upload apk button on the developer verification page.

Download your APK file

Upload the APK file you just downloaded to the Google Play Console.

A screenshot of the sign and upload an apk dialog in the Play Console with the upload button highlighted.

Click the "Submit" button at the bottom right.

A screenshot of the uploaded apk file with the submit button highlighted.

In the dialog that pops up, click "Submit" again. It says that it can take up to 48 hours, but typically the verification is instant and you can immediately continue with the next steps.

A screenshot of the submission confirmation dialog.I've completed all the steps in this guide

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With a background in computer science, Jan founded webtoapp.design in 2019 and developed the underlying software to convert websites into apps. With experience and feedback gathered from hundreds of published apps, he strives to write easy to follow guides that help you with everything related to app creation, publishing and maintenance.