Fix a closed testing problem
One page per closed testing error: app not available, item not found, broken links, testers not counted, review times.
"App not available" on a Google Play closed testing opt-in page
A tester opens your Google Play opt-in link in a browser and sees App not available. The real causes, in the order to check them, and the fix for each.
"Item not found" in the Play Store app during a closed test
Your tester opted in, but the Play Store app on their phone says Item not found. Why it happens with closed tests and what to fix first.
Closed testing link not working: "the requested URL was not found"
Your Google Play closed testing link shows an error page, opens the wrong thing, or doesn't exist in Play Console. Check these causes in this order.
Closed testing testers not counted: why Google sees fewer than 12
You invited 12 or more testers, but Google says you don't have 12 opted in for 14 days. The real reasons testers don't count, and how to fix each.
"Your device isn't compatible with this version" in a closed test
A closed tester gets Your device isn't compatible with this version. How to find the exact filter in Play Console and fix your manifest or exclusions.
Closed testing stuck "In review": how long it really takes
How long Google takes to review a closed testing release for a new account, what slows it down, and the checks to run before you contact support.
How to remove a closed testing track in Play Console
Play Console has no documented way to delete a closed testing track. How to end a test with Pause track, when not to, and what to do instead.
Where to find your closed testing opt-in link in Play Console
Where Play Console shows your closed testing opt-in link, what it looks like, why it's missing, and the other Google Play links testers confuse it with.