$gpc verify

--json--open

Android developer verification status, signing key audit, and readiness checklist.

usagegpc verify [options]

Overview

Google is rolling out mandatory developer verification for all Android apps on certified devices. Enforcement begins September 30, 2026 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.

gpc verify shows your verification status with account-aware app info, signing key enrollment, and contextual action items. gpc verify checklist walks through every readiness step.

See the full Developer Verification guide for details on what's changing and what you need to do.

Synopsis

gpc verify [options]
gpc verify checklist [options]

Options

Flag	Type	Description
--open	flag	Open the verification page in your default browser
--json	flag	Output as JSON

Subcommands

gpc verify checklist

Interactive readiness walkthrough. Auto-detects account access, bundle uploads, and Play App Signing enrollment. Prompts for manual steps (identity verification, auto-registration review, additional keys).

In non-interactive mode (CI, piped output, --no-interactive), all items are shown without prompts and a markdown report is printed.

Examples

Show verification status with app info:

gpc verify

Android Developer Verification

  Status:   Enforcement begins September 30, 2026 (158 days, BR/ID/SG/TH)
  Account:  ci@project.iam.gserviceaccount.com
  App:      com.example.app
  Bundles:  12 (latest: v86)
  Signing:  Play App Signing enrolled

  Action items:
  - Run full readiness walkthrough → gpc verify checklist

  Resources:
  → https://developer.android.com/developer-verification
  → https://developer.android.com/developer-verification/guides/google-play-console
  → https://developer.android.com/developer-verification/faq

Run the readiness checklist:

gpc verify checklist

Developer Verification Checklist
  Answer Y/N for items we cannot auto-detect.

Have you completed identity verification in Play Console? [y/N]: y
Have you reviewed your auto-registration results in Play Console? [y/N]: y
Have you registered all additional signing keys used outside Play? [y/N]: n

Verification Readiness: 5/7

  ✓ Play Console account active
  ✓ Identity verification complete
  ✓ Auto-registration results reviewed
  ✓ App accessible via API
  ✓ Play App Signing enrolled
  ✗ At least one bundle uploaded
  ✗ Additional signing keys registered

Open the verification page in your browser:

gpc verify --open

Get verification info as JSON:

gpc verify --json

{
  "enforcement": {
    "date": "2026-09-30",
    "daysRemaining": 158,
    "regions": ["Brazil", "Indonesia", "Singapore", "Thailand"],
    "active": false
  },
  "account": "ci@project.iam.gserviceaccount.com",
  "app": {
    "packageName": "com.example.app",
    "accessible": true,
    "bundleCount": 12,
    "latestVersionCode": 86,
    "playAppSigningEnrolled": true
  },
  "actionItems": [
    {
      "priority": "low",
      "title": "Run full readiness walkthrough",
      "command": "gpc verify checklist"
    }
  ],
  "resources": { "...": "..." }
}

Related

• Developer Verification guide — full explanation of the program, timeline, and requirements
• gpc doctor --verify — signing key fingerprint comparison
• gpc preflight signing — signing key consistency check across releases