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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- Go to the Google APIs Console page.
- Create a new project:
- 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.
3. On the Google APIs Console page, make sure your project is selected and note the Project Number.
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Do not confuse the Project ID defined in the Google API Console with the Google Project ID defined in 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:
- On the main Google APIs Console page, select Services.
- Find the Google Cloud Messaging for Android service, and set its toggle to ON.
- 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
- On the left hand side bar press the APIs & Auth, and then Credentials.
- Click CREATE NEW KEY...
- Make sure you choose a BROWSER KEY
- On the next screen leave the text box empty, and press Create
- Note the API key value.
You will be required to provide this information as part of Step B: Appoxee Setup.
You have now successfully completed the Google setup.
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