Config Google Cloud Console and Firebase

Configuring Google Cloud Console:

  • Go to the Google Cloud Console website at console.cloud.google.com and sign in with your Google account credentials.
  • If prompted, agree to the terms of service and set up your preferences.
  • Click on “Select a project” at the top of the page and choose the desired project to configure or create a new one.
  • From the left-hand menu, navigate to the specific service or API you want to configure.
  • Follow the instructions provided for each service or API to enable and configure it based on your project’s requirements.
  • Set up any necessary credentials, and access controls.
  • Configure the OAuth consent screen.
  • Repeat the steps above for each service or API you want to configure in your project.
  • In the Cloud Console, you can also manage additional settings like IAM permissions, project settings, and resource quotas.

Configuring Firebase:

  • Go to the Firebase website at firebase.google.com and sign in with your Google account credentials.
  • Click on “Get Started” and then “Add project” to create a new Firebase project.
  • Select the project name from the dropdown which is already created in Google Cloud Console.
  • Optional: Enable Google Analytics for your project if desired.
  • Click on “Create Project” to create your Firebase project.
  • Once the project is created, you’ll be redirected to the Firebase project dashboard.
  • From the left-hand menu, select the desired Firebase product to configure (e.g., Authentication, Realtime Database, Cloud Firestore, etc.).
  • Follow the specific instructions for each product to set up and configure it according to your project requirements.
  • Configure any necessary settings, such as authentication methods, database rules, cloud functions, or hosting options.
  • Repeat the steps above for each Firebase product you want to configure in your project.

Refer to this video for a more detailed understanding, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tpnqOeXvvk

Updated on Jul 04, 2023