Send Push Notification to your customers.

Push notifications are a powerful tool for promotional activities and user engagement. This guide will walk you through the process of sending push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging.

Prerequisites

- Access to Firebase Console

- Project already set up in Firebase

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access Firebase Console

- Navigate to [Firebase Console]( https://console.firebase.google.com/ )

- Sign in with your credentials if necessary

2. Select Your Project

- Choose your project from the Firebase Console dashboard

- If you have multiple projects, ensure you select the correct one

3. Navigate to Cloud Messaging

- Look for the "Engage" section in the left sidebar menu

- Click on "Cloud Messaging"

4. Create New Notification

- Click the "New Notification" button

- You'll be taken to the notification creation wizard

5. Configure Notification Content

- Enter a clear, concise notification title

- Write your notification message/description

- Click "Next" to proceed

6. Set Target Audience

- Select the target application(s)

- Available options include:

  - Customer App

  - Driver App

  - Partner App

- You can select multiple apps if needed

- Click "Next" when finished

7. Schedule Your Notification

- Choose when to send your notification:

  - "Send now" for immediate delivery

  - Schedule for a specific date and time

- Click "Next" to continue

8. Additional Options (Optional)

- Review additional customization options

- These steps can be skipped if not needed

- Click "Next" to proceed to review

9. Review and Publish

- Carefully verify all notification details:

  - Title and message

  - Target apps

  - Scheduling

  - Any custom settings

- Click "Publish" to send the notification

Delivery Time

Users should receive the push notification within a few seconds after publishing. Monitor the Firebase Console for delivery statistics and any potential errors.

Best Practices

- Keep notification titles short and engaging

- Ensure message content is clear and valuable

- Test notifications with a small audience first

- Consider time zones when scheduling notifications

- Monitor notification performance through Firebase Analytics