# App Release on mac

After you tested your app, you can sign the app for release to Google Play

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For this, you need to open **Build > Generate Signed Bundle / APK…**

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In the new window select **Android App Bundle**.

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After that, in a newly opened window select the Key or create a new one.

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Here is an instruction on how to create a new Key. Click on the **Create new**. You will see the new window opened. Click on the folder icon in the right top corner.

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Fill in the information (all fields).

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Next, check the **Export encrypted key**, if it is the update of the already uploaded app to the **Google Play**.

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Please find more information here:

&#x20;<https://developer.android.com/studio/publish/app-signing#enroll_existing>
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Now you need to select **Release** option and launch app building process.

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After that, Android Studio will notify you that app building process is finished (see the notification in the right bottom corner).

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By clicking on the **Locate** you will be redirected to the folder where the file is stored. Also, the app bundle can be found here: **Project folder > Android > App > Release**

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