12 Testers Closed Testing

Step-by-step guide - how to get 12 testers and share your app.

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Step 1: Select Countries

Enable All Countries

Go to Countries/Regions, select All countries (recommended), and click Save. This ensures testers worldwide can access your app.

Selecting all countries in Google Play Console

Step 2: Add Google Group

Add the BoltUIX Testing Group

Go to Play Console → Test & Release → Testing → Closed Testing. Open the Testers section, select Google Groups, and add the group: get12testers@googlegroups.com. Save the changes.

Adding Google Group testers in closed testing
Ensure your app bundle, store listing, and content rating are completed before sending the release for review.

Step 3: Submit for Review

Send Changes for Review

Review any pending changes and click Send changes for review. Wait for Google’s approval. Once approved, your app will be ready for closed testing.

Submitting closed testing changes for review
Make sure your app bundle, store listing, and content rating are completed before submission.

Step 4: Share Link & Start 14-Day Testing

Share the Closed Testing Link
Upload your app in 12 Testers 14 Days - BoltUIX

After Google approves the closed test, copy the tester opt-in URL and send it to the BoltUIX 12 Testers team. All testers will join using this link.

Tester opt-in URL in Google Play Console
Sometimes it may take 5–10 hours to update. If there is any delay in unlocking the checklist (2nd point), you can contact us anytime.
Production Checklist Progress

Our team of 12 testers will join your closed test and test your app continuously for 14 days. After the full 14 days, all production checklist items will unlock automatically.

Production checklist view Production checklist details
Answer Production Questions

Click Apply for production and answer the short questionnaire regarding your test results, app content, and readiness. Keep answers short and clear-most fields have limited space.

Production access application form
For the "Answer Production Questions" section, if you are not sure how to fill the form, you can request our help and we will assist you.
Wait for Approval Email

After review, Google will send an email confirming that your app has been granted production access. Once approved, your Play Console Dashboard will show a success message, and you can create a production release.

Example production access approval email

Step 5: Create Production Release

Prepare Your First Live Release

Go to Production → Create new release, upload your final app bundle, review the release notes, countries, and pricing, then send the release for review.

Google will review the production release according to standard Play Store policies before it goes live to all users.

Get Started

Begin your Google Play Closed Testing journey with the 12 Testers. Real testers, real devices, and complete support to how to get 12 testers for Production Access.

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How the process works

  • Share your Google Play testing link or add our tester emails.
  • We begin the 14-day real-device testing immediately.
  • You receive feedback, update support, and Production Access guidance.
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