REST Resource: edits.testers

  • The Testers resource is used to manage testers for an app and is the resource for TestersService.

  • This resource supports adding testers via Google Groups email addresses but not through individual email lists like the Play Console UI.

  • The JSON representation for Testers includes a list of Google Groups identified by their email addresses.

  • This resource provides methods to get, patch, and update testers.

  • Common error codes for this resource include 5xx for generic server errors and 409 for concurrency update errors.

Resource: Testers

The testers of an app. The resource for TestersService. Note: while it is possible in the Play Console UI to add testers via email lists, email lists are not supported by this resource.

JSON representation 
{
  "googleGroups": [
    string
  ]
}
Fields
googleGroups[]

string

All testing Google Groups, as email addresses.

Methods

get

 Gets testers.

patch

 Patches testers.

update

 Updates testers.

Error codes

The operations of this resource, return the following HTTP error codes:

Error code Reason Description Resolution
400 invalidValue An invalid value was provided in the request. This is often returned for a malformed or invalid purchase token. Correct the invalid field value in the request body or parameters based on the API reference.
400 required A required field or parameter is missing from the request. Consult the API documentation to ensure all mandatory fields and parameters are included.
403 userInsufficientPermission The user does not have sufficient permission to perform the requested operation. Ensure the authenticated user has the necessary permissions in the Google Play Console. See Using a service account for more details.
404 notFound The requested resource could not be found. Verify the identifiers (e.g., purchase token, package name, product ID, subscription ID) are correct.
409 concurrentUpdate There was an attempt to update an object that is being updated concurrently. Retry the request with exponential backoff. Avoid simultaneous modifications to the same resource.
5xx Generic error Generic error in the Google Play server. Retry your request.

If the problem persists contact your Google Play account manager or submit a support request. Consider checking the Play Status Dashboard for any known outages.