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Google Play Service Account Key Service accounts provide access to the Google Play Developer Publishing API on behalf of an application rather than an end user. Service accounts allow you to access the API from an unattended server, such as an automated build server (e.g. Jenkins). All actions will be shown as originating from the service account. You can edit permissions for the service account on the ‘User Accounts & Rights’ page.
  1. Go to Google Play Developer Console and login using your Google Developer Account credentials
  2. Click the Settings icon in the left menu bar.
  3. Select the API Access section and click the Choose a project to link button.
  4. Select the Link existing project button.
  5. Create a new service account.
  6. Set the Service account name.
  7. Click the Add key button.
  8. Download your JSON key file by clicking the Create button.
  9. Return to the Google Console menu, click Users and Permissions and grant financial permissions to the previously created service account.
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