Generate a Firebase Server Key¶

Your Firebase Server Key and Firebase Sender ID are used to send push notifications to ANDROID devices.¶

To begin, we'll obtain a Firebase Server Key and Firebase Sender ID. These keys allow Kontext to use Google's web push services for your notifications.

1. Create a Firebase project¶

1.1 Visit the Firebase Console and sign in with your Google account.

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1.2 Press "CREATE NEW PROJECT" or select an existing one below.

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1.3 Enter a project name and press "CREATE PROJECT".

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2. Getting your Firebase Cloud Messaging token and Sender ID¶

2.1 Click the Gear icon in the top left and select "Project settings".

2.2 Select the "CLOUD MESSAGING" tab.

2.3 Save the two values listed:

You'll need your Server key and Sender ID.

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3. Configure your Kontext app's Android platform settings¶

3.1 Go to Settings and paste your Sender ID and FCM credentials.

3.2 Press Save to generate your app ID and key.

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Done!!!

You now have a key to send push notifications from your Android app.