Connecting Your Google Play Console

Connecting your Google Play Console publisher account is the first step to start optimizing your apps with PressPlay. This integration allows PressPlay to read your app data, create experiments, and sync results automatically.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Admin access to your Google Play Console developer account

• At least one published app on Google Play Store

• A PressPlay account (see Creating Your Account)

• Pop-ups enabled in your browser for OAuth authentication

Step-by-Step Connection Process

Step 1: Navigate to Publishers

1. Log in to PressPlay at app.pressplay.phiture.com

2. Click "Publishers" in the main navigation menu

3. You'll see a list of connected publishers (empty if this is your first time)

4. Click the "Connect Publisher" button

Step 2: Google Authentication

1. A new browser window or tab will open with Google's OAuth login screen

2. Select the Google account associated with your Play Console developer account

3. If you're already logged into multiple Google accounts, make sure to select the correct one

4. Review the permissions PressPlay is requesting

Step 3: Grant Permissions

PressPlay will request the following permissions:

• View app information and download bulk reports - To read your app data and experiment results

• Create and edit store presence - To create custom store listings for experiments

• Manage store presence experiments - To create and manage A/B tests

Important: These permissions only allow PressPlay to manage experiments. PressPlay cannot:

• Publish new app versions or updates

• Change your live store listings directly

• Access financial or revenue data

• Modify app binaries or code

5. Click "Allow" to grant permissions

6. You'll be redirected back to PressPlay

Step 4: Initial Synchronization

Once connected, PressPlay will automatically sync your publisher data:

1. You'll see a "Syncing..." status indicator

2. PressPlay fetches your apps, store listings, and existing experiments

3. This initial sync typically takes 2-5 minutes depending on the number of apps

4. Once complete, you'll see your publisher listed with a "Connected" status

What Gets Synced

During the initial sync, PressPlay imports:

• Apps: All apps in your publisher account (published and unpublished)

• Store Listings: Current store presence data for each locale

• Custom Store Listings (CSLs): Any existing custom store listings

• Experiments: Active experiments running in Google Play Console

• Assets: Current icons, feature graphics, and screenshots

Verifying the Connection

After sync completes, verify everything is working:

1. Click on your newly connected publisher

2. You should see a list of your apps

3. Check that app names and package IDs are correct

4. Verify the sync timestamp shows a recent date

5. Click into an app to see its store listings and locales

Connection Status

Your publisher connection can have different statuses:

• Connected: Successfully connected and syncing properly

• Syncing: Currently synchronizing data from Google Play Console

• Error: Connection issue needs attention (see Troubleshooting below)

• Disconnected: Publisher has been manually disconnected

Automatic Synchronization

Once connected, PressPlay automatically syncs with Google Play Console:

• Experiment Status: Every 30 minutes

• Store Listing Data: Every 6 hours

• Experiment Results: Daily

• Manual Sync: You can trigger a manual sync anytime (see Syncing with Google Play)

Managing Multiple Publishers

If you have multiple Google Play developer accounts:

1. Repeat the connection process for each publisher account

2. Each publisher will appear as a separate entity in PressPlay

3. You can switch between publishers in the navigation

4. See Managing Multiple Publishers for detailed workflows

Security Best Practices

• Use a dedicated Google account: Consider creating a specific Google account for API access

• Enable 2FA: Always enable two-factor authentication on your Google account

• Regular audits: Periodically review connected apps in your Google Account settings

• Revoke access: If you stop using PressPlay, revoke access from Google Account settings

Disconnecting a Publisher

If you need to disconnect a publisher:

1. Go to the Publishers page

2. Click the three-dot menu next to the publisher

3. Select "Disconnect Publisher"

4. Confirm the action

5. All apps, experiments, and data for this publisher will become inaccessible

Warning: Disconnecting a publisher does NOT delete your experiments from Google Play Console. They will continue running independently.

Reconnecting a Publisher

If your connection expires or is disconnected:

1. Click "Reconnect" next to the publisher

2. Follow the OAuth flow again

3. PressPlay will re-sync your data

4. Existing experiments in PressPlay will be matched with Google Play Console experiments

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

OAuth Error: Permission Denied

• Verify you're logged into the correct Google account

• Ensure you have admin access to the Google Play Console

• Check that your account has the necessary permissions

• Try using an incognito/private browser window

Connection Timeout

• Check your internet connection

• Disable VPN temporarily if connected

• Clear browser cache and cookies

• Try a different browser

Publisher Not Syncing

• Click "Trigger Sync" manually

• Wait 5-10 minutes for sync to complete

• Check if Google Play Console is experiencing outages

• Verify your Google account permissions haven't changed

Apps Not Appearing

• Ensure apps are published (not just drafted) in Google Play Console

• Wait for initial sync to complete (may take 5+ minutes for many apps)

• Trigger a manual sync

• Contact support if apps still don't appear after 15 minutes

API Quotas and Limits

Google Play Console API has usage quotas:

• PressPlay manages quota usage automatically

• In rare cases, you may see sync delays due to quota limits

• These limits reset daily

• Enterprise accounts have higher quotas

Next Steps

After connecting your publisher successfully:

1. Add apps to PressPlay by enabling them for testing

2. Set up Slack integration for team notifications

3. Create your first experiment using the Quick Start Guide

For additional help, see our Connection Issues troubleshooting guide.