How to Add Testers to Your Closed Test

Adding testers to a closed test is a two-part job: the tester list in Play Console, and the opt-in link that brings people into the test. This walkthrough covers both, exactly as they appear in the Console.

Create your tester list

Open Play Console, go to Testing > Closed testing, select Manage track, and open the Testers tab. Under Testers, choose Create email list.

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   Name the list

   Give the list a clear name like "Launch testers v2". You can reuse the same list across future tests and other apps.

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   Add email addresses

   Separate addresses with commas, or upload a CSV file containing them. A CSV upload overwrites any addresses you've already typed, so use one method per list.

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   Save and create

   Select Save changes, then Create. The list is now linked to your closed track.

Manage testers with Google Groups

Instead of email lists, pick the Google Groups option and enter the group's address in the format yourgroupname@googlegroups.com. Only members of the group will be able to join your test — and each tester still needs to opt in individually using the link.

Share the opt-in link

The opt-in link lives on the track's Testers tab and only appears once your release is published to the track — drafts and pending releases won't show it. Testers click the link, read the explanation of what testing involves, and opt in on their device.