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This step explains how to crate a Google application that supports sending and receiving Push Notifications.
The Google setup consists of the following procedures:

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  1. Go to the Google APIs Console page.
  2. Create a new project:

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    • If you do not have any API projects yet - the Google APIs Console page prompts you to click Create project...
    • If you do, to create a new project, click CREATE PROJECT
    • In the popup window that comes up, give your project a name. you can ignore the project ID. Click Create to continue.
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3. On the Google APIs Console page, make sure your project is selected and note the Project Number. 

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Note

Do not confuse the Project ID defined in the Google API Console with the Google Project ID defined in your Appoxee account.
Make sure you note the value of Google's Project Number, so you can later add it to your Appoxee account.

Step A.2: Enabling the GCM Service

Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) is Google’s current mobile application messaging service for Android devices.
To enable GCM, take the following steps: 

  1. On the main Google APIs Console page, select Services.
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  2. Find the Google Cloud Messaging for Android service, and set its toggle to ON.
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  3. Press the (gray) off button and see it turn on (green). You may need to scroll up to find it again.

Step A.3: Obtaining an API Key

  1. On the left hand side bar press the APIs & Auth, and then Credentials.
     
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  2. Click CREATE NEW KEY...
  3. Make sure you choose a BROWSER KEY
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  4. On the next screen leave the text box empty, and press Create
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  5. Note the API key value.
    You will be required to provide this information as part of Step B: Appoxee Setup.

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You have now successfully completed the Google setup.

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