Before publishing your Android app on the Google Play Store, there’s an important step you can’t skip: app signing. This process attaches a cryptographic key to your app, proving its authenticity and ensuring future updates remain secure.
If you’re gearing up to submit your app, understanding how to sign it properly is required. This blog post provides a quick overview of the process, with a reference to a detailed guide for step-by-step instructions.
Why app signing matters
App signing is more than a technical requirement – it’s a guarantee of security and trust. It ensures that:
- Your app hasn’t been tampered with.
- Updates to your app will be recognized as authentic by users’ devices.
Additionally, starting in August 2021, Google Play requires new apps to be uploaded in the Android App Bundle (AAB) format instead of APKs. AABs optimize app delivery and enable Google Play to manage APK generation and signing for users.
What to expect in the guide
The process of signing your app involves two straightforward steps:
- Generating a signing key and keystore: this key is your app’s unique identifier and is used to authenticate all future updates.
- Signing your app with the generated key: this step makes your app ready for upload to Google Play.
Dive into the details, including clear screenshots and step-by-step instructions – check out our detailed guide on signing your Android app here.
Ready for the next step?
Once your app is signed, it’s time to upload it to Google Play. Follow our step-by-step guide to app submission and make your app live with confidence!
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