Installation

React Native Firebase requires an active Firebase project, installation of the JavaScript library and installation of the native Android and/or iOS libaries.

To make the process as simple as possible, we've broken the major steps down into simple to follow steps and guides.

JavaScript Installation

npm

First off, install the react-native-firebase library via Node Package Manager:

npm install --save react-native-firebase

Firebase Setup

Our application needs an active Firebase project to communicate with. Go ahead and create a new Firebase project, or if you've already got an existing project skip this step, otherwise follow the steps below.

Creating a project

Visit the Firebase Console and create a new project using the "Add project" box as shown below:

Within the dialog, fill out your project details and click "Create Project":

Once the project has been created, you'll be redirected to the project homepage as shown below:

Platform Installation

Android & iOS

Both platforms require additional installation steps.

Using the CLI

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