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Firebase APNs Configuration Guide

Since I didn't find any .p8 files in your workspace, you likely need to generate a new one.

Failed push notifications on iOS are almost always due to a missing APNs Authentication Key. Firebase needs this key to talk to Apple's Push Notification Service.

Follow these steps exactly:

1. Generate Key (Apple Developer Console)

  1. Go to Apple Developer Console > Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles > Keys.
  2. Click (+) to create a new key.
  3. Name it Firebase Push Key.
  4. Check the box for Apple Push Notifications service (APNs).
  5. Click Continue -> Register.
  6. Download the key file (AuthKey_XXXXXXXXXX.p8).
    • Warning: You can only download this ONCE. Keep it safe.
  7. Copy the Key ID (10-character code, e.g., XXXXXXXXXX).
  8. Copy your Team ID (found in top right of developer console).

2. Upload to Firebase

  1. Go to the Firebase Console.
  2. Open your Project settings (⚙️ icon).
  3. Click the Cloud Messaging tab.
  4. Scroll down to Apple app configuration.
  5. Look for APNs Authentication Key and click Upload.
  6. Upload the .p8 file you just downloaded.
  7. Enter your Key ID and Team ID.
  8. Click Upload.

3. Verify

After uploading, restart your iOS app.

  1. The app will request a new token.
  2. The server will register it.
  3. Send a test message using server/scripts/test-push.js or the Admin Dashboard.