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Using real AdMob ads in alpha/beta testing

My android application has some admob ads. I am testing my admob in Google Play store Alpha & Beta channel.

My question is:

Can I use REAL admob ad unit ids when I deploy my app into Google play store Alpha & Beta channels? Does it violate google play policy? What if i click or don't click them?

I read this in Google admob:

Do I need to use test ads? Yes. It is against AdMob policy to use live ads during development, and doing so could cause the suspension of your AdMob account.

BUT it seems not very clear to me.

Thank you!

Solution

  • Can I use REAL admob ad unit ids when I deploy my app into Google play store Alpha & Beta channels?

    Yes, you can, it does not violate the policy.

    What if i click or don't click them?

    You cannot/should not click on your own live ads.

    (well technically you can, but you will get suspended for it)