This is the only way in which you can retain the key and have Google Play use it for signing. Next, select the Export and upload a key from Java Keystore option. Under the App integrity section, click the Change app signing key button:
Select the Create new release button as seen below (it doesn't matter which release type, since you don't have to actually go through with creating a new release right now): In order to enable app signing, you'll need to navigate to the new release screen, on one of the Production, Open testing, closed testing, or internal testing pages. New Apps įirst, create a new app in the Google Play Console. If you haven't made the switch to Android app bundles yet, you will need to opt into Play App Signing in the Google Play Console to be able to publish them.
To create an AAB binary locally using Android Studio:
