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# Upload an app to Google Play store

## Generate an upload key and Keystore

1\. Open the Andriod Studio. Click Build > Generate Signed Bundle/APK... on the Menu bar.

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2\. Click Next to generate a signed app bundle.

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3\. Click Create new\... to create a new keystore.

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The alias\_name can be anything. Just remember it. Fill in the rest of the form. Then click OK to create a Key Store.

Check the box next to Export encrypted key and specify a path to save your signing key as an encrypted`private_key.pepk`file.

4\. Click Finish.

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5\. After Android Studio finishes building your signed app, you can locate your app by clicking on the pop-up notification. You should be able to see a`.aab`file.

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## Create a new release

1\. Go to your Google play console. Create a new app. 

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2\. Create a new release. Upload the .aab file you just created.

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