Closed testing, explained
Written from how the requirement works and what we have measured. Some guides mention TestersGuild where it helps; none needs it.
How to get 12 testers for Google Play
Set up the closed test, find twelve people, keep them for fourteen days.
7 minute readWhat Google actually requires
The 12 testers, the 14 days, which accounts, and the questions Google asks.
5 minute readHow closed testing and Google Groups work
Tracks, tester lists, groups, the opt-in link, and why testers see "app not found".
6 minute readWhy testers drop out, and what to do about it
The reasons the 14-day clock breaks, and how to build a margin.
6 minute readAnswering Google’s access questions
The three sections of the application, and what a closed-test report can back up.
6 minute readFour ways to get your testers
A plain comparison of the four ways to find testers, with trade-offs.
8 minute read