# Get your Build file

*Skill Level: Expert*

## Before You Begin

* Should be very comfortable using Adalo 

## Walkthrough

1. In Adalo, in the left toolbar, click on the Publish tab.

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2. Select 'Android App' and 'Start new Android Build'

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3. In the modal that pops up, enter your Android Credentials.

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   * Enter your Package Name from the Firebase Project. These are case sensitive so ensure they match the one in the Firebase Project exactly.
   * Upload the google-services.json file you downloaded from your Firebase account.
   * Upload the Service Account Key file you downloaded from your Firebase account.
   * Click Next.

4. Enter your Android App Settings.

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   * Customize the Display Name for your App.
   * Upload a Notifications Icon for your App.
     * ***This is required, even if your app does not yet use push notifications.***
   * Click Save and Continue. <img src="https://3467607506-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LhGHkPsv15svPIU5I7C%2Fuploads%2FAkpvVadMxrwopobD3TSg%2FScreenshot%202023-08-15%20at%203.58.36%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=80cf1ab1-77e0-4018-9bda-25e3e55dcab7" alt="" data-size="line">

5. Select Version Number and Start Build.

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6. While the app has started building, you will see a timer showing the estimated remaining time.

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7. Once the build has completed, you will see the download icon. <img src="https://3467607506-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LhGHkPsv15svPIU5I7C%2Fuploads%2Fc70Cu5oCxFlHWBIC7I6p%2FScreenshot%202023-08-15%20at%204.05.30%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8cf4b5d0-a57f-4b36-8c83-4e36a8c0e3b5" alt="" data-size="line"> Download the Android App Bundle for your app which is **.AAB** format.

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Important:** If this is the first time you are creating an Adalo build with this Package Name, we will create the necessary Upload Certificate. If you are using a Package Name that has already been published with Adalo, we will use the original Upload Certificate.
{% endhint %}

### Next Steps

* If you are creating a **new** listing in Google Play follow the steps in [this guide](https://help.adalo.com/~/revisions/kmzOxqjy7C9sXGVjDKKb/testing-your-app/publishing-to-the-google-play-store/upload-your-app-to-google-and-create-your-store-listing).&#x20;
* If you are updating an **existing** listing in Google Play, follow the steps in[ this guide](https://help.adalo.com/~/revisions/kmzOxqjy7C9sXGVjDKKb/testing-your-app/upload-your-app-to-google-and-create-your-store-listing).

## Need Help?

If you need additional help publishing your Google App, 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!

For more detailed information, check out the [Google Help Docs | Create and Set up your app](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9859152?hl=en\&ref_topic=7072031\&sjid=15460987125494480347-NA).