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Simulating Purchases from the iap.dev Web Console

This tutorial will guide you through simulating a purchase directly from the iap.dev web console, allowing you to test your integration without using Postman or going through the Google Play billing flow.

Prerequisites​

  • Access to the iap.dev console
  • The Doggie Treats sample app installed on your device

Steps​

1. Create a Test Device​

  1. In the iap.dev console, navigate to your project.
  2. Go to the "Devices" section.

Devices Button

  1. Create a new device or select an existing one. (Different from the one running the native app)
  2. Note the device ID for later use.

2. Prepare the Doggie Treats App​

  1. Open the Doggie Treats app on your device.
  2. Ensure you're on the app's home screen.

3. Simulate a Purchase​

  1. In the iap.dev console, navigate to "Product Purchases".

Product Purchases Button

  1. Click on the "Purchase" button.

Product Purchase Button

  1. Fill in the purchase details:
    • Device: Select the device you created/noted earlier
    • Product: Choose the product you want to purchase
    • Purchase State: Select "PURCHASED"
    • Quantity: Enter 1 (or the desired quantity)

Create Purchase Form

  1. Click "PURCHASE PRODUCT" to simulate the purchase.

4. Verify the Results​

  • In the Doggie Treats app:

    • You should see the confetti animation, indicating that the purchase event was received.

  • In the iap.dev console:

    • Navigate back to the "Product Purchases" section.
    • You should see a new purchase entry for the selected product and device.

Troubleshooting​

If you don't see the expected results:

  • Ensure the selected device in the console matches the device running the Doggie Treats app.
  • Verify that the Doggie Treats app is properly configured with your iap.dev project details.
  • Check that the product you selected for purchase is correctly set up in your project.

Next Steps​

This method of simulating purchases from the web console is useful for:

  • Testing various purchase scenarios quickly
  • Verifying that your app correctly handles different purchase states
  • Simulating bulk purchases or unusual purchase patterns

Try experimenting with different products, quantities, and purchase states to ensure your app handles all scenarios correctly.