Google Play

In FirstLook you’re able to integrate Google Play as part of the onboarding experience for players.

Integrate your Google Play Account with FirstLook

To connect your Google Play closed test with FirstLook, you primarily need to retrieve the Join URL (also known as the Opt-in URL) from your Google Play Console. This link allows authorized testers to accept your invitation and download the game from the Play Store.

How to get the Closed Testing Access Link

1. Sign in to the Google Play Console.
2. Select your app from the list.
3. In the left sidebar, navigate to Test and release > Closed testing.
4. Find the track you wish to use (e.g., “Alpha”) and click Manage track.
5. Select the Testers tab.
6. Scroll down to the “How testers join your test” section.
7. Click Copy link next to the Web URL.

Note

The Join Link will only appear after Google has reviewed and approved your initial release for that track. If your release is still “In review,” the link will be hidden until the review is complete. Once you have copied the link, you can paste it into the Join URL field within your FirstLook Google Play settings and click Save.

Closed Testing Requirements

If you are using a new personal developer account, Google requires a mandatory testing period before you can apply for Production access:

• Minimum Testers: You must have at least 20 testers opted into your closed test.
• Testing Duration: These testers must remain opted-in and use your app for at least 14 days continuously.

FirstLook helps you meet these requirements by automating the collection of tester emails and providing them with your Join Link immediately after they complete your onboarding process.

Information

If you are having trouble locating your link or if your testers are seeing a “URL not found” error, ensure that the email addresses used by your testers on their Android devices match the ones added to your Google Play Console tester list.

Getting Started

Now that you have the necessary details to complete the integration, there are a few steps to have this properly working in FirstLook.

1. Google Play can be toggled on here to allow players to connect their accounts during sign-up and onboarding.
2. Players will need to be manually uploaded to the Google Play Console. To do so, navigate to your Closed testing track, click on the ‘Testers’ tab and upload your FirstLook players via CSV.
3. Create a new key type which can be distributed to players to grant them access. This can be done from the ‘Keys & Access’ tab.
   • The URL created earlier can be added here.