How Do I Add Firebase to Webflow?

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Adding Firebase to your Webflow website can greatly enhance its functionality and allow you to take advantage of powerful features such as real-time database, user authentication, and hosting. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of integrating Firebase into your Webflow project.

Step 1: Create a Firebase Project

First, you need to create a Firebase project. Visit the Firebase console and click on the “Add project” button. Provide a name for your project and select your preferred region.

Step 2: Enable Firebase Authentication

To enable user authentication, navigate to the “Authentication” tab in the Firebase console. Click on the “Get started” button and choose your preferred authentication method (such as email/password or Google Sign-In).

Step 3: Set Up Firebase Realtime Database

In order to use Firebase’s real-time database feature, go to the “Database” tab in the Firebase console. Click on the “Create database” button and choose whether you want to start in test mode or production mode.

Step 4: Obtain Your Firebase Configuration Details

In order to connect your Webflow website with your Firebase project, you need to obtain your Firebase configuration details. In the Firebase console, navigate to settings by clicking on the gear icon next to “Project Overview”.

Under the “General” tab, scroll down until you find the section titled “Your apps”. Select your web app and you will see a code snippet containing your configuration details.

Note: Make sure you are viewing the configuration details for web apps.

Step 5: Add Firebase SDK to Your Webflow Project

Now that you have your Firebase configuration details, it’s time to add the Firebase SDK to your Webflow project. Open your Webflow project in the Designer and go to the “Project settings”. In the “Custom Code” tab, locate the “Head Code” section and paste the following code snippet:


<script src="https://www.gstatic.com/firebasejs/8.10.0/firebase-app.js"></script>
<script src="https://www.0/firebase-auth.0/firebase-database.js"></script>

<script>
  // Paste your Firebase configuration details here
  var firebaseConfig = {
    apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
    authDomain: "YOUR_AUTH_DOMAIN",
    databaseURL: "YOUR_DATABASE_URL",
    projectId: "YOUR_PROJECT_ID",
    storageBucket: "YOUR_STORAGE_BUCKET",
    messagingSenderId: "YOUR_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID",
    appId: "YOUR_APP_ID"
  };
  
  // Initialize Firebase
  firebase.initializeApp(firebaseConfig);
</script>
Step 6: Initialize Firebase in Your Webflow Project

To complete the integration, you need to initialize Firebase in your Webflow project. Open the custom code panel for any page where you want to use Firebase features and add the following code snippet just before the closing </body> tag:


<script>
  firebase.auth().onAuthStateChanged(function(user) {
    if (user) {
      // User is signed in. // Perform actions for authenticated users.
    } 

else {
      // User is signed out. // Perform actions for anonymous users.
    } });
</script>
Step 7: Test Your Firebase Integration

Congratulations! You have successfully added Firebase to your Webflow project. To test the integration, you can try implementing features like user authentication or real-time data updates using Firebase’s API documentation and guides.

  • Authentication: Use the Firebase auth methods to handle user sign-up, login, and logout.
  • Realtime Database: Use the Firebase database methods to read from and write to your database in real time.
  • Hosting: Deploy your Webflow project to Firebase hosting for a fast and secure website.

Remember to regularly consult the Firebase documentation for further guidance on utilizing all the available features and functionalities. With Firebase integrated into your Webflow project, you can create dynamic web applications that engage users and provide a seamless experience.

We hope this tutorial has helped you understand how to add Firebase to your Webflow website. Start exploring the possibilities with Firebase today!