Kordant/tasks/android-production/03-play-console.md

03. Play Console Configuration

meta: id: android-production-03 feature: android-production priority: P1 depends_on: [] tags: [play-store, configuration, production]

objective:

• Complete all Google Play Console configuration for app submission and distribution

deliverables:

• App created in Play Console
• Signing key configured
• App bundles configured
• Pricing and distribution set

steps:

1. Create app in Play Console:
   • App name: Kordant
   • Default language: English
   • App or game: App
   • Free or paid: Free
2. Configure app signing:
   • Generate upload key with keytool
   • Upload public key certificate to Play Console
   • Enable Google Play App Signing (recommended)
   • Store keystore securely (password manager)
3. Set up internal testing:
   • Create internal testing track
   • Add test users by email
   • Upload first internal build
   • Verify testers can install
4. Configure store listing:
   • Add screenshots, feature graphic, icon
   • Write description and metadata
   • Set category and contact details
   • Add privacy policy URL
5. Set pricing and distribution:
   • Price: Free
   • Countries: All or selected
   • Content rating: Everyone or Teen
   • Complete content rating questionnaire
6. Configure in-app products (if applicable):
   • Subscription products
   • Managed products
   • Promo codes for testing
7. Set up Play Integrity API:
   • Enable for app attestation
   • Configure server-side verification
   • Add to backend API

tests:

• Build: Generate signed AAB (Android App Bundle)
• Upload: Upload to Play Console successfully
• Install: Testers can install from internal testing

acceptance_criteria:

• App created in Play Console
• App signing key generated and configured
• Google Play App Signing enabled
• Internal testing track created with testers
• Store listing complete with all assets
• Pricing set to free
• Distribution countries selected
• Content rating completed
• Play Integrity API enabled
• First build uploaded and processing
• Keystore backed up securely

validation:

• Generate signed AAB → successful
• Upload to Play Console → no errors
• Internal testers receive invite → can install
• Check Play Console → all sections green/complete

notes:

• Google Play App Signing is mandatory for new apps
• Keep keystore safe — losing it means losing ability to update app
• Internal testing is fastest way to distribute to team
• Play Integrity helps prevent tampered app usage