Want to integrate **Firebase into your Flutter app** the easy way? This step-by-step guide will show you how to **set up Firebase using FlutterFire CLI**, making the setup process **faster and hassle-free**!

With **FlutterFire CLI**, you can **automate Firebase configuration**, link multiple Firebase services, and save time compared to manual setup. By the end of this video, your Flutter app will be fully connected to Firebase and ready for **Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Messaging, Storage, and more!**

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## ** What You’ll Learn in This Video:**
What is **FlutterFire CLI** and why use it?
How to **install FlutterFire CLI**
How to **set up Firebase in Flutter using FlutterFire CLI**
How to **automatically configure Firebase for Android & iOS**
How to **fix common Firebase setup issues**

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## **1⃣ Prerequisites for Adding Firebase to Flutter**

**Flutter Installed** - [Download Flutter](https://flutter.dev/docs/get-started/install)
**Dart Installed** - (Comes with Flutter)
**Android Studio or VS Code** (for Flutter development)
**A Firebase account** - [Create an account](https://firebase.google.com/)
**Flutter Project** (`flutter create my_app` if you don’t have one)
**Node.js Installed** - [Download Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (required for Firebase CLI)

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## **2⃣ Install FlutterFire CLI**

To install FlutterFire CLI, open the terminal and run:
```bash
dart pub global activate flutterfire_cli
```

Once installed, verify the installation by running:
```bash
flutterfire --version
```
If you see a version number, you’re good to go!

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## **3⃣ Create a Firebase Project**

### **Step 1: Go to Firebase Console**
1. Open [Firebase Console](https://console.firebase.google.com/).
2. Click **"Create a Project"** and enter a project name.
3. Accept Firebase terms and click **Continue**.
4. Enable **Google Analytics** (optional) and click **Create Project**.

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## **4⃣ Connect Firebase to Your Flutter App Using FlutterFire CLI**

### **Step 1: Initialize Firebase in Flutter Project**
In your Flutter project folder, run:
```bash
flutterfire configure
```

**This will:**
Detect your Firebase projects
Automatically configure Firebase for Android, iOS, Web, and MacOS
Generate a `firebase_options.dart` file

If prompted, **log in to Firebase** using:
```bash
firebase login
```

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## **5⃣ Install Firebase Dependencies in Flutter**

Run the following command to install Firebase dependencies:
```bash
flutter pub add firebase_core
```
Then, update dependencies:
```bash
flutter pub get
```

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## **6⃣ Initialize Firebase in Your Flutter App**

Open `main.dart` and initialize Firebase:

```dart
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:firebase_core/firebase_core.dart';
import 'firebase_options.dart';

void main() async {
WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized();
await Firebase.initializeApp(
options: DefaultFirebaseOptions.currentPlatform,
);
runApp(MyApp());
}

class MyApp extends StatelessWidget {
@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return MaterialApp(
home: Scaffold(
appBar: AppBar(title: Text('Flutter Firebase Setup Complete! ')),
body: Center(child: Text('Firebase is Ready to Use! ')),
),
);
}
}
```

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## **7⃣ Run Your App with Firebase**

For **Android**, run:
```bash
flutter run
```

For **iOS**, run:
```bash
cd ios
pod install
cd ..
flutter run
```

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## **8⃣ Common FlutterFire CLI Issues & Fixes**

**FlutterFire CLI command not found?**
Run `dart pub global activate flutterfire_cli` again.

**Firebase project not detected?**
Ensure you are logged into Firebase:
```bash
firebase login
```
Then, re-run:
```bash
flutterfire configure
```

**iOS Pod Install Error?**
Ensure CocoaPods is installed:
```bash
sudo gem install cocoapods
```
Then run:
```bash
cd ios
pod install
cd ..
```

**ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘firebase’**
Ensure `firebase_core` is in `pubspec.yaml` and run `flutter pub get`.

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## ** Conclusion**

**Congratulations!** You have successfully set up **Firebase in Flutter using FlutterFire CLI**! Now, you can start adding **Authentication, Firestore, Push Notifications, and more!**

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## ** Useful Links:**
Firebase Console: [https://console.firebase.google.com/](https://console.firebase.google.com/)
FlutterFire Docs: [https://firebase.flutter.dev/](https://firebase.flutter.dev/)
Firebase Official Website: [https://firebase.google.com/](https://firebase.google.com/)

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