Integrating Google Authentication in a React Native App: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction In today's digital landscape, user authentication is a crucial aspect of mobile app development. Integrating Google Authentication in your React Native app can provide a seamless and secure login experience for users. This article will guide you through the process, explaining each step in detail. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place 1. Install react-native-google-signin/google-signin Packa ge: Run the following command in your React Native project: npm install @react - native -google-signin/google-signin 2. Create a Project in Google Cloud Console: Navigate to Google Cloud Console . Create a new project or select an existing one. 3. Generate OAuth Client IDs Under the "APIs & Services" tab in your project, create two OAuth client IDs. For the Android application, specify the package name and SHA-1 certificate fingerprint. For the web application, use the generated Web Client ID. Implementation steps No