This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a Firebase account, generate and download google-services.json for Android, and obtain the Firebase JSON from Manage Service Accounts for enabling push notifications.
Creating a Firebase Account
Sign Up for Firebase.
Go to Firebase Console.
Sign in with your Google account.
Click on 'Create a Project'.
Enter a Project Name and click Continue.
Configure Google Analytics (optional) and click Create Project.
Once the project is created, click Continue.
Generating and Downloading google-services.json for Android
In the Firebase Console, select your project.
Click on the Gear Icon → Project Settings.
Navigate to the General tab and click Add App under 'Your Apps'.
Select Android and enter your app’s Package Name (this should match your app’s package name in your app builder).
Click Register App.
Once registered, click Download google-services.json.
Getting Firebase JSON for Push Notifications
In the Firebase Console, go to Project Settings.
Navigate to the Service Accounts tab.
Click Manage Service Accounts.
Click Generate New Private Key.
A JSON file will be downloaded to your system.
Save this file securely; it is required for push notifications.
