Google Play Console - Internal Testing link does not work

Question

I have an app published to Google Play Console for Internal Testing ie I just want this app to be available to certain users. Below is the current summary of the app;

I first uploaded a .AAB file then in the latest release I uploaded the .APK file.

When they click on that link, its either just infinite loading or a message to say the requested URL was not found on this server.<\/code>

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  On the dashboard, there is an announcement as shown below but I cannot see anywhere the 'status' of the app ie to say its being reviewed etc.

  Please note that after you submit a new app or an update to an existing app on your Play Console, it can take some time for your app to be processed for publishing on Google Play. Any time you make a change to your app while a review is already pending will mean the review period starts over. Furthermore, any submissions can't be retrieved or cancelled. As a result, we recommend you adjust your planning to account for this and avoid resubmitting.

  This may result in review times of up to 7 days or longer in exceptional cases. You can always view the current status on your Publishing overview page. When the review is completed, you will see "You don't have any changes in review" under Changes in review section. In addition, we would also like to remind you that if you turned on the managed publishing mode, your update won't be published until you click "Review and publish."

Answer 1

Facing the same issue. Uploaded a new app on Nov 6th. Still waiting for the app to be available on the play store for internal tests. Followed the procedure to enable internal app sharing from the play store app which is:

1. Go to settings on the play store app
2. Tap on play store version seven times to enable internal app sharing
3. Enable internal app sharing.

Even after following this procedure, the app is still inaccessible to my internal testers. From research, I've concluded it might be due to the IARC content rating not having been accepted yet https://stackoverflow.com/a/63651644 .

UPDATE: I was able to get my app available to testers later on by going to Publish Overview and clicking on 'Review and publish' button.

Answer 2

Had the same problem. Now my app is visible to internal testers. <\/a> You have to finish all the checks and formalities before your app shows up on the Play Store like agreeing to the tncs and privacy policy, adding descriptions, screenshots, etc. I also enabled sharing of app via URL by going to Setup > Internal app sharing

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