Setup Your Google Play Account 

Get your business ready to publish its app on Google Play

To publish your branded Android app on Google Play, you'll need a Google Play Developer account registered to your business.

Once your account is ready, Orda will handle the technical setup and app publishing process for you.

Cost: $25 USD one-time registration fee, paid directly to Google.

Why Do You Need Your Own Google Play Account?

Having your own Google Play Developer account means:

• Your business name can appear as the app's developer.

• You maintain ownership and control of your app.

• You can view downloads, ratings, and customer reviews.

• Orda can manage your app while your business retains account ownership.

Before You Start

Please make sure you have:

• A legally registered business.

• A Google Account that you control.

• Your business's D-U-N-S Number.

• Your company's legal name and address.

• A working business website that you can verify.

• A business email address and phone number.

• A credit or debit card for the registration fee.

• Official business and identity documents, if requested by Google.

If you already have a verified Google Play Developer organization account, skip directly to Step 4.

Step 1. Find Your Business's D-U-N-S Number

Google requires organization developer accounts to have a D-U-N-S Number.

A D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit identifier assigned to businesses by Dun & Bradstreet.

1. Visit Dun & Bradstreet.

2. Search for your business using its registered legal name and address.

3. If your business already has a D-U-N-S Number, use the existing number.

4. If your business isn't listed, follow the instructions to request one for free.

Important: Your D-U-N-S information should match your business's official registration details. Obtaining a new number may take up to 30 days.

If you've already completed the Apple Developer account setup, you can generally use the same D-U-N-S Number for Google Play, provided it belongs to the same legal entity.

Step 2. Create Your Google Play Developer Account

1. Visit Google Play Console Signup.

2. Sign in with your Google Account or create one.

3. Follow the instructions to register as a developer.

4. Select Organization as your developer account type.

5. Enter your business details, including your legal business name, D-U-N-S Number, address, and contact information.

6. Enter your public developer name. We recommend using your restaurant or business brand name.

7. Review and accept Google's Developer Distribution Agreement.

8. Complete the $25 USD one-time registration payment.

Important: Select Organization rather than Personal if you're registering on behalf of your legally established restaurant business.

Organization accounts are intended for businesses and avoid the additional production-testing requirements that apply to newly created personal developer accounts.

Your public developer name can differ from your registered legal company name.

Google's official account setup instructions

Step 3. Verify Your Business

Google requires developer identity and contact information to be verified before apps can be published.

After registering, sign in to Google Play Console and follow the verification instructions displayed on your dashboard.

Depending on your account, Google may ask you to:

1. Verify your business identity. Provide business registration documents and identification for an authorized representative.

2. Verify your email address. Enter the verification code Google sends to your email.

3. Verify your business website. Confirm ownership of your company's website, typically through Google Search Console.

4. Verify your phone number. Complete phone verification when Google makes it available after the required earlier checks.

Important: Make sure your business name and address match your official documents and D-U-N-S registration.

Google may take additional time to review your information. Check the Play Console dashboard for outstanding verification steps and wait until your account has been verified.

Learn more about developer verification

Step 4. Invite Orda to Your Google Play Account

Once your account has been created, you'll need to invite Orda so our team can configure, publish, and maintain your app.

1. Visit Google Play Console.

2. Open Users and permissions from the navigation menu.

3. Click Invite new users.

4. Enter Orda's email address: sales@getorda.com

5. Enable Make this user an account admin to grant Orda administrator access.

6. Leave the access expiration date unset, so Orda can manage future updates to your app.

7. Click Invite user or Send invitation, depending on the screen displayed.

Orda will receive an email invitation to access your developer account.

Why does Orda need Admin access?

Admin access allows Orda to set up your app, manage releases, and maintain the configurations needed for deployment.

Your business remains the account owner. You can manage or revoke Orda's access through Google Play Console at any time.

Learn about Google Play user permissions

You're All Set!

Once you've completed these steps, Orda can begin preparing your Android app for publication.

Our team will manage the technical setup and submission process.

Google reviews apps before they become publicly available. Approval times vary, and Google may request additional information or changes before publishing.

Once your app is live, your Orda download page will direct customers to your app on Google Play.

Need Help?

Google Play Developer Support

For questions about developer registration, identity verification, payments, or account access: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/

Orda Support

For help setting up your mobile app or inviting Orda to your developer account, contact the Orda team.

Also launching on iPhone?

You'll need a separate Apple Developer Program membership to publish your app on the Apple App Store. Follow our Apple Developer Account setup guide to get started.