How to Add Tester to Google Console

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How to Add App Testers in Google Play Console (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you're preparing your app for testing before a wider release, Google Play Console makes it easy to manage testers. Here’s how you can set it up with your preferred testing track, whether internal, closed, or open.

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Step 1: Log In and Choose Your App

  • Head over to the Google Play Console and sign in with your developer account.
  • From your list of apps, pick the one you’d like to test.

Step 2: Go to the Testing Section

  • Navigate to Release > Testing in the left-hand menu.
  • Select the type of testing you want to set up—Internal, Closed, or Open Testing.
  • Click on Manage testers for the chosen track.
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Step 3: Add Testers

You have two ways to add testers:

Using Email Lists:

  • Under the “Testers” tab, either create a new email list or use an existing one.
  • Add testers’ email addresses (you can paste them in or upload a CSV file).
  • Save the list when done.

Using Google Groups:

  • Switch to the Google Groups option.
  • Enter the group’s email (e.g., apptesterhub_community@googlegroups.com).
  • Only members of that group will be eligible to test the app.
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Step 4: Share the Testing Link

  • After setting up your testers, grab the opt-in URL provided in the “Manage testers” section.
  • Share this link with your testers so they can sign up using their Google account.
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Step 5 (Optional): Collect Feedback

To gather feedback, consider using Google Forms or a contact email under the Feedback channel.

Step 6 (Optional): Move Toward Production

  • Once you've completed your closed testing and everything looks good, go to your app's dashboard.
  • Click on Apply for production to move your app closer to public release.

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Final Thoughts

For more details on Google’s testing policies, see Google's official testing guide.

By following these simple steps, you can effectively test your app, fix any potential bugs, and ensure a smooth launch on the Play Store. App Tester Hub makes app testing easier and more efficient for developers.

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