6 Steps guide to get firebase credentials for mobile apps

Step 1: Create a Firebase Project

The first step in obtaining Firebase credentials is to create a Firebase project. Visit the Firebase Console (https://console.firebase.google.com/) and sign in with your Google account. Click on the "Add project" button and follow the prompts to create a new Firebase project. Give your project a name and select your preferred analytics settings.

Step 2: Register Your App with Firebase

Once your Firebase project is created, you need to register your mobile app with Firebase. Click on the "Add app" button and select the platform of your mobile app (iOS, Android, or Web). Follow the on-screen instructions to register your app, including providing your app's package name (for Android) or bundle ID (for iOS).

Step 3: Download the Configuration Files

After registering your app, Firebase will provide you with configuration files containing the necessary credentials for integrating Firebase services into your mobile app. For Android apps, download the google-services.json file, and for iOS apps, download the GoogleService-Info.plist file.

Step 4: Add Configuration Files to Your App

Next, add the downloaded configuration files to your mobile app project. For Android apps, place the google-services.json file in the app/ directory of your Android project. For iOS apps, drag and drop the GoogleService-Info.plist file into the root directory of your Xcode project.

Step 5: Verify Your App Configuration

Once the configuration files are added to your app, verify that your app is properly configured to use Firebase. Run your app and ensure that Firebase services are initialised correctly. You can verify this by checking for log messages indicating successful initialization of Firebase services.

Step 6: Test Firebase Functionality

With Firebase credentials successfully obtained and integrated into your mobile app, it's time to test Firebase functionality. Implement Firebase features such as authentication, real-time database, cloud messaging, and analytics in your app, and verify that they work as expected.