# How to add Managed Google Play apps in Android Enterprise enabled devices? **Managed Google Play** is the content marketplace for [Android Enterprise](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-enroll-organization-in-android-enterprise-using-hexnode-mdm/). It allows you to select, add and manage apps for your organization. With Hexnode UEM you can add Google Play apps to the app inventory and manage their updates. You can build a custom app store with these apps and customize it with pages and app categories. These apps can later be distributed to those **devices enrolled in the Android Enterprise** program. Note:Make sure to accept the terms of service of Managed Google Play to access it and install apps from Managed Google Play. To accept the Managed Google Play agreement, 1. Login to[ Managed Google Play](https://play.google.com/work) with the administrator credentials. 2. Read and accept the agreement given on the [page](https://play.google.com/work/termsofservice). [![Google Play agreement](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Google-Play-Agreement.png)](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Google-Play-Agreement.png) For silent installation, the enterprise apps should be published as [Private apps in Managed Google Play.](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-publish-private-apps-in-google-play/) Add Managed Google Play apps to the inventory --------------------------------------------- Note: Only [free apps](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/managed-google-play-app-management/) from the Managed Google Play can be added and managed using the UEM. However, if you have an already purchased app, you can continue managing them. 1. Go to **Apps**, and click on the **+Add Apps** button. 2. Select **Managed Google Apps** from the drop-down list. 3. Browse the free work apps available on the Google Play Store and click on the app you need to add to your list. 4. Click the **Select** button present on the app page. The selected app will be added to the inventory list. Upgrade to managed Google domain -------------------------------- For organizations currently using a personal Gmail ID (or any unmanaged Google account) to manage Android Enterprise, Google now provides an option to upgrade to a **Managed Google Domain.** This transition allows IT admins to switch to a professional work email, significantly enhancing security and improving the administrative oversight of the Android Enterprise account. Follow these steps to transition your Android Enterprise account to a managed domain: 1. In the Hexnode UEM console, navigate to the **Apps** tab. 2. Select **Managed Google Apps** from the drop-down list under **+Add Apps.** 3. Locate the notification banner: *“Upgrade your Google Play accounts enterprise to a managed Google domain and unlock more features.”* 4. Click **Upgrade for free.** [![Banner showing notification to convert to Managed Google domain under Apps tab in Hexnode UEM console](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Notification-to-convert-to-Managed-Google-domain-in-Hexnode-UEM-console.png)](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Notification-to-convert-to-Managed-Google-domain-in-Hexnode-UEM-console.png "Notification to convert to Managed Google domain in Hexnode UEM console") Once redirected to the Android Enterprise configuration page, you will complete a 5-step process: 1. **Authentication:** Sign in with your **existing** Android Enterprise (personal Gmail) account. 2. **Initiation:** Select the account and click **Start.** [![](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Steps-to-upgrade-to-Managed-Google-domain.png)](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Steps-to-upgrade-to-Managed-Google-domain.png "Configure Linux device restrictions") 4. **Account Configuration:** Follow the path based on your organization’s current setup: **If your organization…****Follow these steps:****Has an existing managed domain**1. Log in with the domain’s Super Admin account. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Review the (free) payment plan in the **Google Admin Console.** 4. Click **Checkout** and **Place Order.** **Does NOT have a managed domain**1. Follow the prompts to create a new managed domain using your **work email.** 2. Confirm your email address via the verification link sent to your inbox. 3. (Optional) Complete full domain verification. 6. **Finalize:** Once the domain details are confirmed, click **Upgrade.** Upon completion, your organization will be successfully migrated to a **Managed Google Domain,** and the new work email will serve as the primary administrative identity for Android Enterprise. Remove an app from the Inventory list -------------------------------------- 1. Log into your Hexnode UEM portal. 2. Go to the **Apps** tab. 3. Select the required work apps from the inventory list by clicking the checkboxes. 4. Click on the **Delete** button and type in the number of apps that you wish to delete. Then click **Yes**. 5. Click **Confirm** to delete the selected apps from the inventory list. The application will be removed from the inventory and will no longer be available to be installed by the users. Note: Managed Google app installation is initiated by Hexnode and further carried out by Google. Hence, a slight delay may occur in some instances Distribute Managed Google Play apps to devices ---------------------------------------------- After adding the apps to the app inventory, you can distribute those apps to your Android Enterprise enrolled devices in several ways. ### Install apps via Remote Actions To install the apps via the Install Application remote action, follow the steps below: 1. Navigate to **Manage > Devices** in the Hexnode portal. 2. Select the devices to which the apps are to be distributed. 3. Click on **Actions > Install Application**. 4. Select the required apps from the window that appears. 5. Click on **Done**. ### Install apps via Policies You can also distribute apps via the Mandatory Apps policy to ensure that all the required apps are installed on the device. To install the apps via the Mandatory Apps policy: 1. Navigate to **Policies > New Policy** in the Hexnode portal. 2. Go to **Mandatory Apps** under the **Android** section. 3. Click on the **+Add > Add App/Add Group** to select the required apps or app groups from the app inventory. 4. Click **Done**. 5. Provide a suitable name and description for the policy. 6. Associate the policy with the target devices by navigating to **Policy Targets**.