Everything You Should Know About Google Play Console
Updated 9 months agoIn 2023, Google introduced stricter verification steps for developer accounts on the Play Console. These changes aim to improve transparency and prevent misuse of the Play Store. As of now, both new and existing developer accounts must meet these updated requirements.
What Google Needs to Verify Your Account
Google will ask for the following details to verify that your developer profile is legitimate and compliant. This information will also appear on your public app listing where applicable.
Personal or business info required:
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Legal name
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Legal address
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Contact email (you’ll verify it through a one-time password)
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Contact phone number (also verified via OTP)
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Preferred language for email communication
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Developer email and phone (these will be shown on your Google Play listing)
If registering as an organization, you’ll also need to provide:
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Organization type (company, nonprofit, academic, or government)
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Organization size (choose from 1–10 to over 1,000 employees)
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Official company phone number
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Business website
What You’ll Need to Submit
To complete your developer account verification and ensure a smooth app launch with Vegacart, be ready to provide the following:
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Your legal name and address
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A valid D-U-N-S number if you're registering as an organization
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Your primary and developer contact information
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A Google payment profile linked to your developer account
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Your app’s privacy policy
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Completed Data Safety section in your Play Console
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A working demo account for app review. This may include login details, QR codes, or any access needed by Google to test your app
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14177239
