Google play alpha publish goes to prod?

Question

I already have a published app on Google play.

I'd like to publish the next genration app for alpha testing.

I upload an APK in the alpha testers tab. After the upload finishes, I click 'Save draft', and see it there, with the correct version - having the correct status: 'Draft in Alpha'.

BUT, when refreshing the browser, the same apk moves to the PRODUCTION tab, with the status 'Draft in Prod'.

What is going on here?

Answer 1

Make sure you press the Publish Now button (Just above the tabs)