# Play Store Publishing

### 📌 Important Data & Assets Needed for Google Play Store Publishing (VPN App)

When publishing your VPN app to the Play Store, make sure you prepare the following in advance to avoid rejection or delays:

***

#### 1. 📄 Privacy Policy (Live URL)

* Must be hosted on your **own domain or a valid website** (e.g., `https://yourdomain.com/privacy-policy`).
* Must explain:
  * Why your app needs VPN permission.
  * What data (if any) is collected.
  * How data is used and protected.

***

#### 2. 👨‍💻 Developer Contact Information

* **Developer Name** (company is required).
* **Developer Email** (must be active and monitored).
* **Phone Number** (mandatory for Play Store listing).

***

#### 3. 🎨 App Graphics

* **App Logo (Icon):** 512 × 512 px (PNG, transparent background recommended).
* **Feature Graphic / Banner:** 1024 × 500 px (JPG or PNG, no alpha/transparent).

***

#### 4. 📹 App Demonstration Video (Highly Recommended for VPN Apps)

* A **short screen recording** showing how to:
  1. Open the app.
  2. Connect to VPN.
  3. Disconnect from VPN.
* Upload video to **YouTube (Public)**.
* Helps Google reviewer understand your VPN app functionality and avoid rejection.

***

#### 5. 📷 App Preview Images (Screenshots)

* At least **2 screenshots per device type** (phone, tablet, TV if supported).
* Recommended sizes:
  * Phone: 1080 × 1920 px (portrait).
  * Tablet: 1920 × 1080 px (landscape).
* Show **key features** (Home screen, Server list, Connection screen, Settings).

***

#### 6. 🛡️ Permission Declarations

* Fill out **Sensitive Permission Declaration** (VPN service).
* Fill out **Foreground Service declaration**.
* Fill out **Photo/Video access declaration** (if used).

***

✅ **Final Checklist Before Publishing**

* [ ] Privacy Policy hosted and URL added in app + Play Store listing.
* [ ] Developer name, email, phone number provided.
* [ ] App icon (512×512) and Banner (1024×500) ready.
* [ ] Screenshots (phone/tablet/TV) uploaded.
* [ ] App demo video on YouTube (recommended for VPN apps).
* [ ] Data Safety and Permission forms completed.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://orban-tech.gitbook.io/v2ray-vpn/app-guide/play-store-publishing.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.