Wondering how to share a Google Developer account with team members or collaborators?

This guide will walk you through the simple steps to invite new users and manage their roles and permissions within the Google Play Console.

Whether you’re looking to add an admin, a developer, or a viewer, we’ll show you how to set up access seamlessly and securely.

Key takeaways

• Google Play Console features distinct roles like account owner, admin, and user, each with specific access rights, such as account management and payment setting exclusivity for owners, all permission admin roles for inviting users, and varying access roles for users.
• Before inviting new users, it’s important to prepare by verifying account settings, enabling two-step verification, confirming Google ID information, and locating the Google Play transaction ID to maintain account security and readiness.
• Managing Google Developer account access includes navigating to the user administration section, adding new users, setting up specific permissions per app or at the account level, and consistently reviewing access rights for existing users to ensure proper access control.

Understanding Google Developer account roles

At the core of every Google developer account is a well-defined hierarchy of roles and permissions within its framework. Three primary access levels are recognized in the Google Play Console: account owner, admin, and user.

These clearly defined access categories set forth differing scopes of control and permission settings that are essential for efficiently managing console operations while ensuring the security integrity of your account.

The individual who sets up the developer account automatically becomes the owner with unrestricted control over all aspects within the Play Console including exclusive authority to modify payment options as well as alter details on their developer profile.

Meanwhile, admins possess what’s termed ‘Admin (all permissions)’ status which authorizes them to enlist or dismiss users along with tailoring specific user permissions. Remarkably, this can be achieved without any registration fee obligation.

Regular users engaging with Play Console have diverse degrees of operational reach yet lack capability concerning management tasks like altering permissions or extending invites to prospective new users – they too aren’t subject to any fees upon registering.

For situations where nuanced oversight is necessary, granular permission features provided by Google Play Console allow fine-tuning accessibility according to particular team functions and duties thereby facilitating tailored arrangements per each role’s necessity.

Admin access explained

Exploring the administrative role individuals granted admin status can exercise extensive command over the developer account.

Such control may be configured to include all apps or limited to select apps as per organizational requirements, providing a flexible approach in managing access rights.

Administrators have the ability to:

• Search for and alter multiple team members’ roles simultaneously.
• This functionality proves invaluable for sizable groups or enterprises that regularly welcome new employees or restructure teams.
• It facilitates streamlined governance of both access and functions within the platform by guaranteeing appropriate permissions aligned with each member’s responsibilities.

Additional roles and permissions

Besides the primary roles of administrators and account owners within the Google Play Console, other user roles such as 'Viewer' are available.

The 'Viewer' role permits individuals to look over every screen and segment of the console but does not grant them authority to alter anything. This level of access allows team members to safely keep track of app metrics without accidentally making changes.

The ability for 'Viewers' extends to inspecting an app’s intended audience and content settings, which helps maintain adherence to Google Play’s guidelines while preventing any adjustments from being made.

Stakeholders who require insights into app performance statistics and information but do not need control over changing app configurations or development tools would find the 'Viewer' role perfectly suited for their needs.

Preparing to invite new users

Before inviting new users to a Google Developer account, it is critical to verify that the new account settings are properly established. Ensure that payment options, user roles, permissions for access, and login information are correctly configured.

Keep in mind that incorporating numerous users into your developer account could result in extra charges since Google’s billing system may include fees based on the number of users added.

Activating two-step verification is advisable as an additional security measure to block unwarranted entry when granting access to new members.

Verifying your Google ID

To safeguard the security of your account, it is important to authenticate your identity with Google before integrating new users. For personal accounts seeking verification, it’s necessary to submit certain details:

• Your full legal name
• Home address
• A contact email
• Chosen language for emails
• Phone number for contact purposes
• Developer’s designated email

When verifying an organization account, additional information must be provided which includes:

• The formal registered name of the entity
• Corporate address
• A primary contact email
• Language preference for communications via email
• Direct phone line for contacting purposes

Specific developer-related correspondence can be addressed through a distinct developer’s email and phone number. You will need to indicate the nature and size of the organization, an official organizational telephone number, and provide access to its website.

Such rigorous screening is put in place by Google so that only those legitimately associated have governance over their respective Google Developer Account.

Locating your Google Play transaction ID

To prepare for inviting new users, it is crucial to identify your Google Play transaction ID. You should have received an email from “payments-noreply@google.com” when you initially purchased your developer account registration.

This transaction ID, which may also be referred to as the 'Order Number', can be found at the bottom of that receipt.

Should you need another way to find this information, visit http://pay.google.com/payments/home and select the specific purchase associated with your Google Developer Registration.

Keeping this transaction ID accessible will assist if there are any issues necessitating contact with Google Support regarding your developer account on Google Play.

Inviting new users to your Google Developer account

After ensuring your account settings are in order, confirming your identity, and securing your Google Play transaction ID, you're ready to start the process of Google Play Store approval for new users to join your Google Developer account.

This step involves heading to the user administration section within your account, where you can add these new users — helping to avoid potential Google Play Store rejection — and set their specific permissions.

Navigating to user administration

To invite new users to your Google Developer account, proceed to the user management area in the Play Console by executing these instructions:

1. Sign into your Google Developer account.
2. In the lower-left corner of the Play Console, click on ‘Settings’ to open it.
3. Within ‘Settings’, locate and select ‘Users and permissions’. Here you can administer roles for various users, including who can access what features.

It’s important to be aware that only those with an ‘Admin (all permissions)’ status are authorized to adjust user rights within a developer account.

The responsibility of adding individuals falls upon either the owner of the Google Developer account or administrators granted adequate authority.

Permission settings may apply universally across all apps associated with an account or individually per app basis depending on how they are configured.

Adding new users

In the “Users and permissions” area of your Google Play Developer Account, you can begin inviting users. To do so, undertake the following actions:

• Click on “Invite new users.”
• Input the email address for the user you wish to invite.
• Choose a role for them from among those available—for example, designating someone as an ‘Administrator’ grants them complete access.

After these details are provided, an invitation will be sent via email which the invited user needs to accept in order to gain entry into your developer account.

It’s important to note that there is no cost involved when adding a new user onto a Google Play Developer Account.

Upon completion of this procedure, this newly added individual will have authorization privileges within your existing Google Play Developer Console.

Setting up permissions for new users

Individuals can be granted account access on two levels: the broader account level, which encompasses all Android webview apps associated with that account, or the narrower app level, tailored to a particular app.

By assigning specific app permissions when you publish apps and adding new users to Google Play Console, you enable them to manage certain aspects of apps and help streamline the process of publishing these apps.

On a per-app basis, permissions are customizable so team members have visibility into only those features pertinent to their work scope within each distinct app.

There’s an option for temporary assignment by establishing expiration dates for permissions allocated to individuals who need short-term access.

Managing user access and permissions

Once you have successfully invited new users and established their permissions, the next step is to manage their access with an eye toward Google Play Store publishing.

This involves carefully monitoring user access and permissions within the Play Console to ensure that only authorized individuals have the necessary access for publishing on the Google Play Store.

In cases where a user's role in Google Play Store publishing concludes, or their access needs to be adjusted, you have the option to either revise their current permissions or completely revoke their access to the account.

This is a critical step in maintaining the integrity and security of your app publishing process on the Google Play Store.

Editing permissions for existing users

Only the account owner and admins possessing ‘Admin (all permissions)’ have the authority to alter user privileges in the Google Play Console.

To adjust a user’s existing permissions, an admin or account owner must proceed to that particular user’s entry within the table of users and choose the suitable option for adjusting their app permissions at either app-level or across their entire account.

Removing users or adjusting access expiry

There may be instances when it becomes necessary to revoke a user’s access from the Google Play Console or alter the expiration of their permissions.

An account owner or admin can accomplish this by selecting the specific user in the user table and choosing to remove that individual.

To grant provisional access, an account owner or admin has the ability to impose permission expirations.

They can specify a date upon which access will expire either at the time they invite a new user or subsequently by modifying that person’s details within their account settings.

Troubleshooting common issues

Despite diligent management, you might face typical challenges with your Google Developer account such as users not getting their invites or encountering permission errors.

However, there are methods to resolve these problems effectively.

Resending invitations

Should a user fail to get their invitation, the opt-in URL can be distributed by hand since invites are not sent out by the system automatically.

This URL is located within the “App releases” section, then under the “Internal test track,” followed by accessing “Manage testers.”

From there it may be copied and forwarded directly to your testers so they can partake in the testing program.

Verifying that all intended recipients’ emails are correctly listed on your mailing list is crucial for maintaining access control. It’s essential this step is taken to confirm that each tester has been granted proper access.

Permission errors

When a user encounters an error due to attempting actions beyond the scope of their assigned role, it indicates that they lack the necessary permissions.

To confirm which permissions a user holds, an admin must visit the ‘Users and permissions’ area within the Google Play Console.

To resolve errors related to insufficient permissions, one should examine and assess what privileges are associated with the user’s existing role and modify them as required.

Administrators can take preventative measures by frequently overseeing and adjusting roles and access rights in users’ profiles to maintain proper authorization levels for all users.

Summary

Managing a Google Developer account involves understanding the hierarchy of roles such as account owner, admin, and user, each with specific permissions. It's critical to prepare by verifying account settings and enabling two-step verification.

Inviting new users requires navigating to the user administration section and setting permissions at either the app or account level. Regularly reviewing and managing user access is essential for maintaining security and operational efficiency.

Troubleshooting common issues like invitation and permission errors ensures smooth management of your developer account, which is paramount for successful Google Play Store publishing.

Frequently asked questions

How do I share my Google developer profile?

To allow others to collaborate on your Google developer profile, log in to the Play Console with your Google Play Developer Account. Once there, proceed to the ‘Users and permissions’ section where you can extend invitations to new users by entering their details and selecting “Invite user.”

If you wish to promote your profile across various online channels such as social media, generate a bespoke URL using either "g.dev/" or "https://developers.google.com/profile/u/me". This will serve as a shareable link directing people directly to your professional information.

How do I add someone to my Google developer account?

To incorporate and invite a new user into your Google developer account, sign in to the Google Play Developer Console. Navigate through Settings to “Users & permissions,” then proceed by clicking on “Invite new user.” Here, you will input their email address and define the extent of permissions that this individual should have.

Next, pick out a project within the Google Developers Console. Head over to Permissions for that specific project and add the person by submitting their email address again and determining the level of permission they are granted access to.

How do I find my Google developer ID?

To locate your Google developer ID, you can begin by examining the email that includes the receipt for the registration fee of your Google Play Developer account. At the bottom of this receipt, you will find either a Transaction ID or Order Number from Google Play – this number serves as your developer ID.

Another method to retrieve it is by checking your web browser’s address bar where you may spot it within the URL.

Can I have multiple Google Play developer accounts?

Indeed, it is possible to establish multiple developer accounts on Google Play by creating each with a distinct Gmail account. There must be only one owner for each of these accounts.

Should you possess numerous Gmail accounts, the same number of developer accounts can also be held under your name on the Google Play developer console.

How do I add developers to Google Play?

To include new developers in your Google Play project, sign into the Google Play Developer Console and select “Users and Permissions” followed by choosing “Invite New Users.” For current users, you have the option to modify their permissions. When adding a new user, simply input their email address and specify an expiration date for access if required.