One of the required steps for enabling push notifications is creating a Firebase account. If you already have one, see how to create push notifications for Android or iOS.
Firebase is a Google product that simplifies the development of mobile apps by providing out-of-the-box solutions for common mobile development tasks. Internally, AppSheet uses Firebase to send and receive push notifications in mobile apps. Due to the way Firebase works, it's necessary to create a separate account and Firebase project. So, the first step to enable push notifications in your branded app is setting up a Firebase account and project for your app. Firebase is free.
The first step to enable push notifications in your branded app is setting up a Firebase account and project for your app. Firebase accounts are free.
- Sign in to Firebase.
- Click Go to console.
- Click + Add project and follow the prompts to create a project. You can name your project anything you want.
- Once the project is created, the project configuration page is open.
- Enable push notifications in your branded apps for Android or iOS.