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I uploaded an extension to the chrome store without generating a .pem for it. I want however to distribute the package independently of chrome store to beta testers as well. Is there a way to get the private key that google assigned to my extension?

fakedrake
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No. It's sadly impossible.

Besides, consider that Windows version of Chrome will refuse packaged extensions from sources other than CWS.

Xan
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  • Thank you! I understand I can define tester accounts for an extension that are the only ones who can see it, but do you know is there a way only for the testers to see the "development" version of the extension while the rest of the world to see the stable version? – fakedrake May 13 '15 at 10:16
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    I solve this by just having a separate version, unlisted (no auth, so it's a semi-public beta). – Xan May 13 '15 at 10:17
  • A more in-depth look at beta-testing possibilities: http://stackoverflow.com/q/23033335/934239 – Xan May 13 '15 at 10:22