# Generate & Download Private Key

*Skill Level: Expert*

## Before You Begin

* This Upload Key allows Adalo to generate the needed key to upload your app to the Play Store.

## Walkthrough

1. Back on the main settings page, click on the "Service Accounts" tab

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2. Click "Generate new private key".
3. Then click "Generate key" to download this file. This will be your Service Account Key google-services.json and you will load this file when you create your Build file (AAB) in Adalo.

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4. &#x20;Next you will [get your build file](https://help.adalo.com/publishing-apps/publishing-to-the-google-play-store/get-your-build-file) from the Adalo builder!

## Help

If you need additional help with this article, you can always ask in our [community forum](https://forum.adalo.com/)! Be sure to paste the link to this article in your post as well!