Google verification

Play Console publishing and OAuth login verification on the solo track.

Two separate things: a Play Console account (to ship apps) and OAuth verification (for Google login). As an individual you avoid the costly bits by staying on basic scopes.

cost · $25 oncetime · 1–3 weeksneeds · Gov ID + 2FAdifficulty · Moderate

Play Console · publish apps

OAuth · Google login

Avoid restricted scopes

Restricted scopes (Gmail/Drive data) need an annual third-party security audit costing $15k–$75k. Not worth it solo. Personal Play accounts skip D-U-N-S, but must complete the 12-tester / 14-day closed test before production.