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Setup guide

You only do this once per app. It lets everyone in your Roost download your closed-test build.

Shared tester group

Use this group address in Play Console and join the group with the Google account you use on your phone's Play Store.

testroost-testers@googlegroups.comOpen the Google Group

Part 1 — Add the group to your closed test

  1. Open Google Play Console and pick your app.
  2. Go to Testing, then Closed testing, and create a track (or open your existing one).
  3. Under Countries/regions, add every country available so testers anywhere can install.
  4. Under Testers, choose Google Groups and add the shared tester group address shown above.
  5. Create a release with your app bundle and send it for review.
  6. Wait for the release to be published; then your testing link goes live.

Part 2 — Join the group

  1. Open the Google Group page using the button above.
  2. Sign in with the same Google account you use in the Play Store on your phone.
  3. Press Join group. You do not need to post anything.
  4. Return to the TestRoost app and tap that you have finished setup.

Good to know

  • Use the exact email of your Play Store account — a different one will not see your app.
  • Review can take a few days. Start early so the 14 days run smoothly.
  • Never share your signing keys or Play Console login with anyone.
  • Keep the testing track open until your Roost has hatched.