A Gmail app may need user testing before Google verification
A Gmail inbox app needs sensitive Google , so it faces several limits before full approval. Before , the app can have only up to 100 users and shows a warning that Google has not verified the app when someone connects it.
Full requires a CASA , and a Tier 2 review through a Google-preferred assessor is described as costing about $540 to $1,800 per year. The review can take 2 to 6 months.
Test mode creates another problem because expire after 7 days, so a practical beta may need to run in while still unverified and stay under the 100-user limit. The main decision is whether to first with a small group despite the warning, or pay and wait for before opening the app more widely.
Key points
- A Gmail inbox app may need Google before broad public use.
- Before , it can be limited to 100 users and show an unverified app warning.
- A CASA is described as costing about $540 to $1,800 per year for Tier 2.
- The review may take 2 to 6 months.
- Test mode can break long-running beta use because expire after 7 days.