# 4. Get the AAB (Android App Bundle) file to publish

## Request for Android publication

Request this app file if you want to publish your app on Google Play.

1\. On your app project page, go to the **Publish** tab and select **Android**.

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2\. Choose the **Publication** tab. Here, you need to specify the keystore options described in [this step](https://docs.bravostudio.app/app-publication/publishing-your-app/android-publication-complete-process/create-a-keystore-file-optional) of the publication guide. \
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In case you are creating your own Keystore using the Bravo dashboard **for the first time**, or you want to use the Bravo Keystore, select one of those options and jump to Step 4 in this page.

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3\. If you chose to create your own Keystore using [Android Studio](https://docs.bravostudio.app/app-publication/publishing-your-app/create-a-keystore-file-optional#option-2-using-android-studio) or the [MacOS terminal](https://docs.bravostudio.app/app-publication/publishing-your-app/android-publication-complete-process/create-a-keystore-file-optional), or you're uploading [your own keystore you had already created with Bravo](https://docs.bravostudio.app/app-publication/publishing-your-app/create-a-keystore-file-optional#option-1-creating-the-keystore-inside-bravo-recommended), select **Upload Keystore** and fill in the info.

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4\. For step 2, change the **App Name** if you'd like. We recommend keeping the default **Version Name, Version Code,** and **Package Name** unless you know how to configure them.

Bravo generates the **Package name** by default. Feel free to change it

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5\. In case your app is targeting children, **you can't include notifications or Stripe payments in the app**, as per Google Play policy. Also, you'll need to mark the checkbox below.

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6. If your app has authentication, you need to provide an account deletion URL for Google Play which you can copy by clicking on the **Copy URL** button of Step 4. 

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{% hint style="info" %}
Where should I use the Deletion account URL for Google Play? Learn [here](https://docs.bravostudio.app/app-publication/publishing-your-app/google-play-publication#id-2.10.-data-safety)[.](https://docs.bravostudio.app/app-publication/publishing-your-app/google-play-publication#delete-account-url)
{% endhint %}

6. Click **Get Publishable AAB** to request the app package. Once the package is generated (it usually takes less than 1 hour), you will be able to download it from the **History tab**, up to 30 days after generating it. You will also receive a confirmation email, together with a download link.