Configure Notification Hub

published by: Cory Fowler

1. Open the Notification Hub.

   

2. Click All Settings, then click Notification Services.

   

3. Configure Google (GCM).

   For this step, you need a Google account with a verified email address.

   • Log in to the Firebase console. Create a new Firebase project if you don’t already have one.

   • After your project is created click Add Firebase to your Android app and follow the instructions provided.

     

   • Click the cog, then click Project Settings -> CLOUD MESSAGING.

     

     If the page says “Your project doesn’t have a server key”, click Regenerate Key.

     Copy the Server key (legacy token).

     Note: The Sender ID will be used on the Settings page of the Android App.

     

   • Paste the server key to the API Key input box below.

     

     Click Save.

4. Configure Apple (APNS):

   The iOS simulator does not support push notifications, so for this step, you need a physical iOS device and an Apple Developer Program membership.

   • Register an App ID for your app. Create an explicit App ID (not a wildcard App ID) and for Bundle ID, use the exact Bundle ID that is in your iOS project. It is also crucial that you check the Push Notifications option.

   • Next, configure push notifications. You may create either a “Development” or “Distribution” SSL certificate.

   • On your Mac, launch Keychain Access. Open Category > My Certificates. Find the SSL certificate to export (that you downloaded earlier) and disclose its contents. Select only the certificate without selecting the private key, and export it.

   • Click Upload Certificate. Upload the .p12 push certificate file you exported earlier.

     

     Note: Make sure to select Sandbox if you created a development push certificate for development and testing. Otherwise, choose Production.

   • Click Save.