closed track

I want to get my latest release of the app out to an identified bunch of users quickly (about 1000 users). I understand that I can create a closed track. I must build a "Beta" apk and then 1. Upload a huge list of email addresses to it, and then send them all a linky 2. Wait for them to install...

I've uploaded an app bundle to the play store and have it in both internal test track and closed track testing. For internal, I added a list of my testers - including my personal Gmail account. When I go to the app store on my personal phone I can't see the new app. I've signed up to beta...