How to Create a Google Play Developer Account

Last updated: October 23, 2025

To host an app in the Google Play Store, you will need to create a Google Play Developer account. Let us show you how.

Note:
1. You will be asked to pay a one-time $25 enrollment fee directly to Google.
2. The account owner role cannot be changed once created, so we recommend using a shared company email address or the company owner's email address and phone number during the registration process.

Before we get started:

If you do not have a Gmail account, please create one here.
If you are asked to set up two-factor authentication during the registration process, you can do so by following the instructions in this guide.

Step 1: Navigate over to, https://play.google.com/console/signup

Step 2: Please sign up using the Google Account you would like your Google Play Developer account to be associated with.

Step 3: Please make sure to select ‘Organization or Business' as we do not support individual accounts.

Step 4: Please fill out your organization information:

Step 5: Next, please complete the 'About you' section:

Step 6: Complete the 'Apps' section:

Here are the key details:

Number of apps: 1
Please answer 'No' for "Earning money on Google Play"
Please select 'None of the Above' for "App Categories"