Step A: Google Setup for Appoxee Standalone

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Last updated: Apr 23, 2019 by Florian Wilhelm
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Starting from Sept. 2016 new server key can only be created in the Firebase Console using the Cloud Messaging tab of the Settings panel. Existing projects that need to create a new server key can be imported in the Firebase console without affecting their existing configuration


This step explains how to create a Google application that supports sending and receiving Push Notifications. After completing the Google setup, your next step is to allow Appoxee to send Push notifications from your app (see Step B: Appoxee Setup).

Goal: Get your Google Server API key and project number.


Setting up GCM Keys

1: Creating a Google app

  1. Go to the the Google Services Wizard.
  2. Select an existing Google app from the dropdown and type any name to create a new app.
  3. In the example below , we create an app named test-application.



  4. Enter Android Package Name and click "Continue to choose & configure services"
  5. The project is created

2: Enable Google Cloud Messaging

  1. Click Enable Google Cloud Messaging


3: Get Server API Key and Sender ID 

  1. Note the Server API Key & the Sender ID(Project Number)
  2. You will be required to provide the 'Project number' and 'API Key' as part of Step B: Appoxee Setup.

You have now successfully completed the Google setup.

Setting up FCM Keys


1) Log in with your Google Account

Open https://console.firebase.google.com/ and log in using your Google account.


2) Click on Add  Project

Create your project, click on the add project option.


3) Compose the Project Name and select your country/region

You’ll now be prompted with a modal box like the one shown below. Under Project name, write the name you want and below that, select your Country/region. Once you’ve done this, click on the Create Project.


4) Click on Settings icon and then click on Project Settings

Now, on the left side of the panel, next to your project name (and below “Firebase”), you’ll see the Settings icon. Click on it. Now, click on Project settings. Please refer to the images below.



5) Click on Cloud Messaging

On the central pane, you’ll see multiple options. Among these, click on Cloud Messaging.


6) Copy the Server key and Sender ID 

You’ll now see the following screen, wherein you'll see your Server key and Sender ID. 


7) Continue to Step B: Appoxee Setup. Add sender id as Google Project Number and Server Key in  Google Api key option.

You Successfully complete the FCM Setup.

Continue to Step B: Appoxee Setup.