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How to implement push notifications in Glide?

Discover the ins and outs of configuring push notifications in Glide apps. This step-by-step guide will keep your users engaged, informed, and always in the loop with timely updates and alerts.

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Overview

Implementing push notifications in Glide isn't too complicated, but it does involve a few crucial steps. To start, you'll need to set up a backend service that can manage notifications. Next, you must configure the Glide app itself so that it can send out these notifications. Using a service like Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) can make this integration smoother.

Now, there are a few things that are important to keep in mind. First, choose the right delivery channels to make sure your messages get through. You also have to manage user permissions carefully—a user-friendly approach is key here. Finally, a smooth user experience is essential, ensuring that the notifications fit seamlessly into the app.

Grasping the integration steps and what configurations are needed will help you successfully add push notifications to your Glide app.

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How to implement push notifications in Glide?

Step 1: Start a New Project in Glide

First things first, head over to the Glide website and kick off a new project. This is where you'll lay the groundwork for those nifty push notifications. Make sure your project is all set up and ready to roll.

Step 2: Create a Google Sheet

Next up, get your data organized in a Google Sheet. This sheet is going to be your go-to for managing user info and sending out push notifications. Share it with Glide and link it to your project. Easy peasy.

Step 3: Enable User Profiles in Glide

Time to enable user profiles in your Glide app. You'll need to set up columns in your Google Sheet to capture user data like email addresses, names, and unique user IDs.

  1. Go to the "Settings" tab in Glide.
  2. Click on "User Profiles".
  3. Map the relevant columns (email, name, profile picture) from your Google Sheet to Glide's user profile fields.

Step 4: Integrate OneSignal for Push Notifications

OneSignal is a fantastic service for managing push notifications, and it integrates smoothly with Glide apps.

  1. Sign up for a OneSignal account if you don't have one yet.
  2. Create a new "App" on OneSignal and set it up for your Glide app.
  3. Jot down the OneSignal App ID and REST API key—you'll need these for the integration.

Step 5: Install Glide API Plugin or Webhooks

To get those push notifications going, use the Glide API plugin or Webhooks:

  1. Head to the "Settings" tab in Glide.
  2. Click on "Plugins" or "Integrations".
  3. Add a "Webhook" integration.
  4. Enter the OneSignal REST API endpoint (https://onesignal.com/api/v1/notifications).

Step 6: Configure Webhooks with OneSignal

  1. Get your Webhook URL ready to use with OneSignal’s API.
  2. Create a script (using something like Google Apps Script or a server-side solution) to send POST requests from your Webhook to OneSignal.
  3. Make sure the script includes:
  • OneSignal App ID.
  • Authorization header with your REST API key.
  • Notification content payload including title, message, and target user IDs.

Example payload (via POST request):

{
  "app_id": "YOUR_ONESIGNAL_APP_ID",
  "include_player_ids": ["USER_ID"],
  "headings": {"en": "Notification Title"},
  "contents": {"en": "Notification message body"}
}

Step 7: Test the Integration

  1. Send out some test notifications from your Glide app to make sure everything's working.
  2. Check that the push notifications are showing up on the targeted devices.

Step 8: Automate Notifications Based on User Actions

Set up automation rules in your Glide app to send push notifications based on user actions or events:

  1. Add conditions in Glide that determine when a notification should be sent.
  2. For example, if a user completes a form or a specific condition in your Google Sheet is met, trigger the Webhook to send the corresponding push notification via OneSignal.

Step 9: Monitor and Optimize

Keep an eye on notifications through OneSignal’s dashboard to make sure they're being delivered. Tweak the push notification content and frequency based on user feedback and engagement analytics.

Note: Always get user consent for receiving push notifications to stay on the right side of regulations.

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