Is it possible to debug locally Google Play's in-app billing in Android Studio?

Question

I am getting this error testing in-app subscription products locally.

authentication is required. you need to sign in to your google account

Answer 1

The following worked for me launching from my IDE (Android Studio)

1) Go to your https://play.google.com/apps/publish/ Under 'Developer' Account/Settings/Account details/License Testing

2) Add the 'Default Google Play' email address that corresponds with the device you are testing

Source: https://engineering.memrise.com/faster-in-app-billing-subscriptions-testing-8e68551b4e2f