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Social Login Integrations
SHA Key for Google Login

Getting the SHA Key for Google Login

The SHA-1 certificate fingerprint is required when configuring Google Login for your Android application.


For a New App


Step 1: Sign in to Google Play Console

Sign in to your Google Play Console account.


Step 2: Create a New App

  1. Click Create App.

  2. Fill in the required app details.

  3. Complete the app creation process.


Step 3: Open the Production Section

From the left navigation menu, select:

Release → Production


Step 4: Create a New Release

Click Create New Release.


Step 5: Change the App Signing Key

  1. Click Change App Signing Key.

  2. In the dialog, select Use Google Generated Key.


Step 6: Copy the SHA-1 Fingerprint

  • Navigate to: App Integrity → App Signing

  • Locate and copy the SHA-1 Certificate Fingerprint.


You now have the SHA-1 certificate fingerprint required for Google Login setup.


For an Existing App

If your app is already published in Google Play Console:

  1. Open your app in Google Play Console.

  2. Navigate to: App Integrity → App Signing

  3. Copy the SHA-1 Certificate Fingerprint.

The same SHA-1 fingerprint can be used for Google Login configuration.


If You Are Not Using Google App Signing

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This guide assumes that Google App Signing is enabled. If you are not using Google App Signing for your application, please contact support for alternative instructions.


Next Steps

Use the copied SHA-1 certificate fingerprint when configuring:

  • Google Login

  • Firebase Authentication

  • Google Sign-In APIs

  • Android OAuth credentials


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