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Use the Device Access Console to create and manage Device Access projects.
When you first register, you have access to the Device Access Sandbox, an
initial environment with the basic traits and API features that all Individual
users have access to.
Register for Device Access
Before creating your first project, you must register for Device Access.
Registration consists of the acceptance of the Google API and Device
Access Sandbox Terms of Service, along with a one-time,
non-refundable fee (US$5) per account.
You will not be able to create a project until you have accepted both Terms of
Service and paid the registration fee. This applies to all users, both
individual users and those looking to create a commercial
offering.
Register in the Device Access Console, if you haven't already:
The project list is the home screen of the console. From the project list you
can create a new project, select an existing
project, or navigate to documentation.
Project information
Selecting a project opens the project information screen. From here, modify
project properties like the project name or
OAuth client ID, and see what traits are enabled for your environment. You can
also submit a use case for Commercial Development here.
All projects start out in the Sandbox environment.
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