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.

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.
     

4. Configure notifications

   • Select the environment (for example, production or development).

   • Optional: Configure custom sounds and localized buttons.
     

5. Enable required features

   Activate Push Notifications and In-App (if required).
   

6. Review and activate

   Review the summary, click Save, then click Activate.
   

Result

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