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OneSignal

OneSignal is the fastest and most reliable service to send push notifications, in-app messages, SMS, and emails.

Requirements​

Adding app to OneSignal​

  • Login to the OneSignal website
  • Click on New App/Website
  • Enter the Name of your app or website
  • You can either select:
    • Google Android (FCM) for Android
    • Apple iOS (APNs) for iOS

Android​

  • Select Google Android (FCM) then Next: Configure Your Platform
  • On the Google Android (FCM) Configuration screen enter Firebase Server Key and Firebase Sender ID from the firebase console then click Save & Continue
  • Select the Select your target SDK for our case we are using React Native / Expo then click Save & Continue
  • Install the SDK to your React Native app. Use this link to get instructions on how install the oneSignal SDK. You can skip this step for later.
  • You can use the App ID to configure the Mobile App
  • Click on Done after setting up the Mobile App

iOS​

  • If you have added the android app click on Settings on the navigation bar
  • On the Native App Platforms options, select Apple iOS
  • Upload Certificate (.p12 file) and enter the Certificate Password then click Save & Continue
  • Install the SDK to your React Native app. Use this link to get instructions on how install the oneSignal SDK. You can skip this step for later.
  • You can use the App ID to configure the Mobile App
  • Click on Done after setting up the Mobile App

Getting Messenger Key and Messenger Id​

To obtain messenger key and messenger id, you will be required to get OneSignal App ID and Rest Api Key.

  • Login to OneSignal account
  • Selec the app that you would like to use to send push notification
  • From the oneSignal app dashboard select Settings from top nav bar
  • Select Keys & IDs from top tab to view oneSignal keys and Rest Api Key
  • Copy the Rest Api Key and OneSignal App ID that you will use to configure BILDI-Visual Experience Engine oneSignal push feature.