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How to create an account on Google Play Add a PayPal account to your Google Play account

If you're an Android user, you probably already know that Google Play is the go-to place for downloading apps and games. But did you know that you need a Google Play account to do so? In this blog post, we'll show you how to create a Google Play account, as well as how to add a payment method and use your account. Let's get started!


How to create an account on Google Play Add a PayPal account to your Google Play account

How do I create an account on Google Play 

What you need before you start
To create a Google Play account, you'll need a Google account. To be able to do this, you must create a Google account now with ease. You'll also need to provide some basic information, like your name, birthday, and gender.


Creating a Google Play account is easy and only takes a few steps:

  1. Open the Google Play app on your Android phone or device.
  2. Click on the login icon in the middle to be able to create a Google Play account
    Create a google play account


  3. After that, write the e-mail in the place indicated in the image 
    Create a google play account

  4. Then write the password so that you can create an account on Google Play 
    Create a google play account

  5. Read the Terms and Conditions of Google Play carefully, if you agree, click OK 
    Create a google play account

  6. After that, an important window appears, through which you can save a backup copy of the Google Play account 
    Create a google play account

  7. Now that we have finished creating a Google Play account, you can add payment methods and start buying apps and games on Google Play!

What to do after you create a Google Play account


After you've created your Google Play account, there are a few things you can do to personalize it:

Add or change your profile picture: To add or change your profile picture, tap the Menu icon > Account > Profile > tap the camera icon to take a new photo or upload an existing one from your device's gallery.

Add a profile picture in Google Play

Edit your profile: To edit your profile, tap the Menu icon > Account > Profile > tap on any of the fields to edit them (e.g., name, birthday).


Change your country: If you move to a new country, you'll need to update your Country setting in Google Play so that you can continue using paid apps and making in-app purchases.


To change your Country setting, open the Google Play Store app on your Android device > tap the Menu icon > Account > Country and profiles > select your new country from the list.


How to add a PayPal account to your Google Play account


You can also use PayPal to pay for apps and games on Google Play by adding it as a payment method to your account:


  1. Open the Google Play Store app and tap the profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. 
    Add Paypal as a payment method in Google Play

  2. Then click on Payment Methods
    Add Paypal as a payment method in Google Play

  3. then tap PayPal under "Add a payment method."
    Add Paypal as a payment method in Google Play

  4. If you don't have a PayPal account yet, tap Sign up for PayPal, then follow the instructions on screen to sign up for an account. Once you've signed up for an account, you'll be returned to the Google Play Store app where you can complete adding PayPal as a payment method by following steps 3-5 above for adding a credit or debit card as a payment method (enter your email address associated with your PayPal account when prompted). 

How to add a Google Play gift card to your Google Play account

If you have a Google Play gift card, you can add it to your account and use it to buy apps and games on Google Play. To add a Google Play gift card to your account:


  1. Open the Google Play Store app and tap the profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen 
    Add Google Play vouchers

  2. Scroll down and tap Payment methods. 
    Add Google Play vouchers

  3. then tap Redeem under "Add a payment method."
    Add a payment method.

  4. Enter your code and tap Redeem.
    Add a payment method.

  5. Your gift card balance will now be added to your Google Play account balance and you can use it to buy apps and games on Google Play.

How to use your Google Play account

How to buy apps and games on Google Play.


If you want to buy an app or game on Google Play, you'll need to add a payment method to your account first. You can do this by going to the "Payment Methods" section of your account settings and adding a credit or debit card, PayPal account, or Google Play gift card, As we explained at the top of the article. 


Once you've added a payment method, you can browse the Google Play Store and make purchases like you would on any other website. To buy an app or game, simply find it in the store and click the "Buy". 

How to manage your apps and games on Google Play


After you've purchased an app or game on Google Play, you can manage it from your "My Apps & Games" list. This is where you can see all of the apps and games that you've installed from the store, as well as any that are currently updating.

Google Play Store

From your "My Apps & Games" list, you can also uninstall apps and games that you no longer want on your device. To do this, simply find the app or game in the list and click the "Uninstall" button.


How to troubleshoot problems with your Google Play account


If you're having trouble using your Google Play account, there are a few things you can try:


First, make sure that you're using a supported browser and that cookies are enabled in your settings. If that doesn't work, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies and restarting your device. This is in the case of using a computer. 


If those steps don't fix the problem, contact Google Play support for help with troubleshooting common issues.


If you want to start using Google Play, you first need to create an account. In very simple steps you can do this in five minutes. You'll need to provide some basic information and choose a payment method. Once your account is set up, you can start buying apps and games, managing them, and troubleshooting any problems you may have. Creating a Google Play account is easy and gives you access to one of the biggest app stores in the world.

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