Google Play API Key Guide: Create, Manage & Revoking

Create or Select a Google Cloud Project

• Go to the Google Cloud Console main dashboard, and:
  • Click “Select a project” at the top.
  • Either create a new project or choose an existing one.

Enable Google Play Developer API:

• Visit: Google Play Developer API
• Click Enable for your selected project.

Create a Service Account:

• Go to IAM & Admin > Service Accounts
• Click Create Service Account
  • Give it a name (e.g., ASO.dev)
  • Skip roles (we’ll set permissions in Play Console)
  • Create and click “Done”

Create and download the JSON key

• In the service account list, find your new service account.
• Click Actions (⋮) > Manage Keys > Add Key > Create New Key
  • Choose JSON
  • Click Create → download and keep this file safe (*.json)

Grant access in Google Play Console

• Go to Google Play Console
• Open your app > Setup > API access
• Click “Grant access”, select the service account, and assign Release Manager or custom roles:
  • Minimum required: Edit store listing, pricing & distribution permissions.
• Accept the invitation if prompted.