Creating a push notification channel

Once Firebase and the Push Notification Database in FastStats are set up, the next step is to create and configure a push notification channel in Orbit. This channel allows you to deliver notifications to specific users via their device tokens.

To create a push notification channel:

1. Click your avatar in the top-right corner.

2. Click Application Settings.

   

3. Click Campaigning Channel Editor from the left-hand menu, then click Edit.

4. To add a new push notification channel, click + Item.

   

5. Select Push Notification Channel from the available options.

6. Provide a name for the channel (e.g., "Marketing Notifications").

7. Place the channel in an appropriate folder to help organise your workspace.

   

8. Click Create.

You’ve created your channel and can now complete the configuration.

Configure your channel

To configure your channel:

1. Enter the app name you specified in the FastStats Push Notification Database.

   

   Note: This must match exactly (case-sensitive).

2. Select the variable from FastStats that stores device tokens (e.g., Push Notification Token).

   

3. Leave optional parameters, such as output settings, at their default values unless required.

You have successfully set up your push notification channel. The next step is to use this channel in your Orbit campaign journeys.

Using push notifications in campaigns