Where do Internal testers download Google Play Android apps?

Question

I thought I need just this link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.myapp.name to download an app from Play Store, but when I click on it fro

Answer 1

The link of testing will be https://play.google.com/apps/testing/packagename and you can find that in Alpha/Beta publish tab.

https://play.google.com/apps/publish --> Select app --> Release Management --> App Release --> Alpha/Beta --> Manage --> Opt-in URL (URL for testing)

Updated to add tester (Close test)

Add testers

1. On the left menu, select Settings Settings > Manage testers > Create a list.
2. Type a name to identify your list of testers. You can use the same list for future tests on any of your apps.
3. Add email addresses and create list.
4. On the left menu,select Release management > App releases.
5. Next, to the closed track, select Manage.
6. Next to "Choose a testing method," select Closed Testing.
7. In the "Users" section, check the box next to the list you want to use.
8. List of will be notified and selected user can accept the invitation and test the app.

Answer 2

Here's how I found it (with help from Scar Coder's answer)

1. Log into the Google Play Console and select the app from the list, then click the App releases option in the left sidebar, then click the 'Manage' button for your internal test release:

2. Expand the 'Manage testers area'

3. Copy the Opt-in URL:

Answer 3

On the Play Console, there is an opt-in url that needs to be sent to the internal testers before they can be able to download the app

Answer 4

App should come to the published status before the Opt-in URL is enabled. You can get your app status in the small '?' symbol or in the drop down box location above the page. Google takes some time to review the app before publish after you submitted it.

Answer 5

The initial release time of up to 48hrs is what confused me, and is not well communicated on the Play Console:

Searched for "android Available to internal testers", as Play Console stated exactly this, without the link providing an app (see original question).