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How to set up a Service Account for automatic Android App updates

Set up a Service Account to enable automatic Android app updates without manual intervention.

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Written by BrandedApp
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We use Service accounts to update your Android app seamlessly.

It’s a secure tool that connects your app on Google Play to bsport system so we can publish updates automatically, without your manual effort.

Since you own the Google Developer Account, you must create this service account — but don’t worry, we’ll walk you through the simple steps below!

👉 You can also watch our step-by-step video tutorial here:

What You Need Before You Start

Before starting, make sure you have:

✔ Access to Google Cloud Console

✔ Admin rights to your Google Developer Account (GDA)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Project

  1. ⚠️ Make sure you're logged into the same Google account used for your Developer Account (GDA).

  2. Create a new project, and name it: apps-bsport

  3. For the Organization and Location fields, select your personal or company name as appropriate.

  4. Click on Create.

  5. Double-check that this new project is selected before proceeding.

Step 2: Create the Service Account

  1. Go to the Google Cloud → Service Accounts section. Or go via: Navigation menu → IAM & Admin → Service Accounts

  2. Click Create Service Account

  3. Name it: fastlane_[COMPANYNAME]

  4. Copy the service account email (it will look like: fastlane_[COMPANYNAME]@apps-bsportt.iam.gserviceaccount.com)

    📩 Keep this to send to us later by email.

  5. Click on Done.

Step 3: Create & Download the JSON Key file

  1. On the right of your new service account, click on the three dots ⋮

    → Click on Manage Keys

  2. You’ll be redirected to a new page. Click on Add KeyCreate New Key

  3. Choose JSON and click on create, which will download the file to your computer..

  4. No need to open the file.
    📩 Keep this file to send to us later by email.

Step 4: Create the API Key

  1. In Google Cloud, go to the Credentials section. Or via: Navigation menu → APIs & Services → Credentials

  2. Click Create CredentialsAPI Key

  3. A key will be generated → click the copy icon.
    📩 Keep this to send to us later by email.

Step 5: Final Check & Send

Include the following in your email to bsport:

  1. Service account email (from Step 2)

  2. JSON key file (from Step 3)

  3. API key (from Step 4)

📧 Send everything to support@bsport.io (or your bsport contact)

🎉 That’s It!

You’ve now set up your Service Account.

💬 Need Help?

If you run into a technical issue, email us at: support@bsport.io

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