How to Set-up Your Google Play Developer Account and Google Wallet Merchant Account

How to Set-up Your Google Play Developer Account and Google Wallet Merchant Account

In order to publish apps to the Google Play market, you must sign up as a Google Play developer. This article will walk you through the steps of setting up your account.

Before You Begin

• Creating a Google Play Developer account requires that you have a traditional Google account available. Make sure you have created a Google account (https://accounts.google.com/SignUp).

1. Go to the Google Play Developer Console <https://play.google.com/apps/publish/signup/> and sign up for an account.

2. Read and agree to the Google Play Developer distribution agreement.

3. Pay the registration fee for your account.

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4. Fill out your Google Play Developer Profile.

5. (Optional) If you plan to create paid apps or in-app purchases for products, set-up a Merchant Account.

6. Go to Settings (Label 1) > Merchant Account to access a link to go back to your Merchant Account (Label 2).

7. In the Wallet Merchant Center, go to Settings (Label 1) > Sales Tax (Label 2) and fill out the appropriate details.

Important Information

• It is vital to set-up the proper sales tax for the geographic regions where you will sell your app. You can learn more about sales tax settings by reading the Google Help article on charging sales tax.
• For more information on tax rates and value-added tax (VAT), read the Google Help article on this subject.

App Creation: Next Steps

Once you've set-up and configured your account, you can create a Google Play app and find your Google Play License Key. This key is tied to your branded Mag+ Android app and is entered in the Mag+ Publish portal prior to building your app.