Production access
After 14 days with at least 12 opted-in testers, the Apply for production button appears in Play Console. Google then asks about your test, your app and your readiness, and reviews the answers.
These guides cover the application, the wait, and what to change before you apply again if it is refused.
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How to answer Google Play's production access questions
The nine questions Google asks when you apply for production access after closed testing, what each one checks, and example answers to adapt.
Production access denied after closed testing: what to check
You ran the 14 days with 12 testers and Google still said no. The usual reasons production access is refused, and what to do about each one.
How long does Google Play production access review take?
Google says production access review usually takes 7 days or less. The full timeline from closed test to live app, what slows it and what to do meanwhile.