Updated on 24. April 2024 by Jan Bunk
Click "Create new release" at the top right.
If you see the option, click "Choose signing key".
Then choose "Use Google-generated key".
Download your app as an .aab fileUpload the .aab file you just downloaded in the Google Play Console.
After uploading the file you should see it listed below the upload field.
Enter a description for the app release, for example "Initial release of the app.".
Click "Next" or "Save" at the bottom right.
It's normal if you see some errors and warnings. We'll resolve those now.
Click "Production" on the left.
Click the "Countries / regions" tab.
Or use this direct link to get there.Click the "Add countries" button.
Select the countries you want to make your app available in. You can also select all countries if you want that users from everywhere can download your app.
Click the "Save" button at the bottom right to add the new countries.
Go to the list of releases.
Click "Edit release" on the latest release.
You might still see a warning that your app can't be published yet and that the app uses native code. You can ignore both of them.
Click "Next" at the bottom right.
Click "Save" at the bottom right.
You should now see that your release is ready to send for review. Go to the publishing overview by clicking the link in the side menu or the one next to your release.
You can now submit your app for review.
When you go to the dashboard now, you should see that your app is under review.
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Hi, I'm Jan! I created webtoapp.design in 2019 while studying computer science in university. A lot has changed since then - not only have I graduated, but it's also no longer just me running webtoapp.design. We've grown to a global, fully remote team and have gathered lots of experience around app development and app publishing. We've created and published hundreds of apps in the app stores, where they've been downloaded millions of times.