Create a Firebase account and project

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.

1. Sign in to Firebase.
2. Click Go to console.
3. Click + Add project and follow the prompts to create a project. You can name your project anything you want.
4. Once the project is created, the project configuration page is open.
5. Enable push notifications in your branded apps for Android or iOS.