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title: "Enable Android Channel in Mapp Engage"
slug: "enable-android-channel-in-mapp-engage"
updated: 2026-03-10T08:43:18Z
published: 2026-03-10T08:43:18Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/enable-android-channel-in-mapp-engage"
---

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# Enable Android Channel in Mapp Engage

## Overview

To send push notifications through Mapp Engage, you must create and activate an Android channel and connect it to your Firebase project.

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## Setup Steps

1. **Open the Android channel configuration**

Navigate to *Administration > Channels > App*.
2. **Create a new channel**

Enter a unique channel name and description, then click **Next**.
3. **Provide FCM credentials**

FCM legacy server keys are deprecated. Use a **Firebase service account key** instead.
  - In your Firebase project, go to **Project Settings > Service Accounts**.
  - Click **Generate new private key**.
  - Copy the contents of the downloaded JSON file into the **FCM Credentials** field. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image(642).png)
4. **Configure notifications**
  - Select the environment (for example, production or development).
  - Optional: Configure custom sounds and localized buttons. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image(640).png)
5. **Enable required features**

Activate **Push Notifications** and **In-App** (if required). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image(643).png)
6. **Review and activate**

Review the summary, click **Save**, then click **Activate**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/image(644).png)

## Result

The Android channel is active and ready to be used for push and in-app messaging.