play store alpha test download link not working

Question

I think I followed all steps which I have found so far but the download link for my alpha test isn\'t working.

I uploaded the app 3 days ago, created a google group

Answer 1

I got the same issue, seems a bug. Solved by: 1.Click "unpublish". 2.Wait for a while, click "re-publish". Then my App became available in a few minutes.

Answer 2

One of the causes of that issue might be its availability in (one) particular country only. (USA, usually). In that case you just should go to the app details and allow its distribution to other (local) stores.

Answer 3

If you followed the mentioned instructions and it's still not working, in 2019 make sure to also check the following:

1) Make sure the testing group is selected, but is also active:

2) Ask your testers to log out of their google account, then to clear the cache of their browser. They should then close/re-open the browser and log in into the invited email address.

Answer 4

I'm having the same problem, the link simply doesn't work, 36 hours after publishing. Might as well not even provide the alpha/beta features if it's going to be like this.

Anyway, I'm sharing some information provided to me by Google Support, hoping it'll be helpful:

• Ensure that you have added a valid Google Group email or Google+ Community URL to the Developer Console and that you are included in the group/community. Once the group/community has been added, the name of the group will display in the “Manage list of testers” link in the testing tab. (Please note when adding a Google Group you need to enter the email address and not the URL).

• If you wish to use a Google Group in a Google Apps domain, the Developer Console and Private Channel must be enabled for your domain in the Google Apps Control Panel.

• An app must be published for several hours before the opt-in link will become available to testers.

• Currently, testers must have only one account on their device. Devices with more than one account will receive the production version of your app. (Please note this requirement is temporary. Stay tuned for updates).

Answer 5

I had this problem if I was logged in with multiple different Google accounts. I opened a new private browsing window and logged in with the account that I wanted to use as an alpha tester, and then the download link worked.

Answer 6

I don't have any idea what changed but now the download link is working

You issue was just the publish delay -- it takes some time for Google Play servers to pick up your submission (for any publishing operation, even with alpha builds), usually under 24 hours.