User Guide
Setup Firebase
Firebase acts as the backend for sending push notifications. Setting up Firebase properly ensures your notifications reach your users reliably.
Create Firebase Project
Follow the instruction to create a new Firebase project.
If Firebase is already set up, skip to
Setup Firebase Project > Step 6: Download FCM Service Account Key (JSON).
Things to Prepare
(iOS Only) You’ll need your APNs Key (a .p8 file provided by Apple) to enable push notifications for iOS devices. Save it securely on your local machine.
- Log in to Apple Developer Center.
- Go to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.
- Select Keys from the sidebar, then click the + (plus) button to create a new key.
- Enter a key name (e.g., “Push Notifications”) and check the Apple Push Notifications service (APNs) option.
- Click Continue, then review and confirm your choices.
- Click Register and download your
.p8file immediately. Store this file securely, as you will need it in Firebase setup.