A Firebase Account is required to manage push notifications and Google Sign-In for your app.
Overview
This guide is for Zenler site owners who need to create a Firebase account and invite the Zenler Mobile Team (mobile@zenler.com) to configure social sign-in and push notification features for the branded app.
Purpose
The Zenler Mobile Team needs access to Firebase to:
Set up Social Sign-In (e.g., Google, Apple sign-in) (currently for Android only).
Configure Push Notifications for the app using Firebase Cloud Messaging.
The steps below ensure that the app owner maintains control while providing the Zenler Mobile Team with the necessary permissions.
Steps for the App Owner
Step 1: Create a Firebase Account
1. Visit Firebase:
Open a browser and go to https://firebase.google.com.
2. Sign In:
Log in with your Google account.
If you don’t have one, create a Google account by clicking Create account.
Step 2: Create a Firebase Project
1. Start a New Project:
After logging in, click “Create Project” in the Firebase console.
Click Go to console if you aren’t redirected to your console page.
2. Enter Project Details:
Provide a name for your project (we recommend your appname).
Click “Continue”.
3. Google Analytics:
Turn off “Enable Google Analytics for this project”.
Click “Continue”.
4. Complete Project Setup:
Click “Create project” and wait for Firebase to finish setting it up.
Click “Continue” to enter the project dashboard.
Step 3: Invite the Zenler Mobile Team to Firebase
1. Open Project Settings:
In the Firebase console, click the gear icon in the top-left menu and select “Project Settings”
2. Go to Users and Permissions:
Navigate to the “Users and Permissions” tab
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3. Add the Zenler Mobile Team as a Member:
Click the “Add Member” button.
4. Enter the Zenler Mobile Team’s Email:
Provide the email address as mobile@zenler.com, email of the Zenler Mobile Team.
5. Assign Role:
Choose “Editor” as the role. This role gives the Zenler Mobile Team permission to configure Firebase settings without ownership privileges.
6. Add and Send Invitation:
Click “Add member”.
The Zenler Mobile Team will receive an email to accept the invitation and gain access to the Firebase project.
Step 4: Notify the Zenler Mobile Team
Once the above steps are done :
Inform the Zenler Mobile Team (mobile@zenler.com) that they can now access the Firebase project.
Why Zenler Mobile Team needs access to Firebase to?
Set up Social Sign-In (e.g., Google)(Android only now).
Configure Push Notifications for the app (using Firebase Cloud Messaging).
The steps below ensure the app owner maintains control while providing the Zenler Mobile Team the necessary permissions.