# Firebase auth

Firebase is a development platform from Google that provides databases, analytics, messaging, and crash reporting for building apps.

## Prerequisites

Navigate to **Project Settings** in the Firebase Console and copy your Firebase Project ID.

## Set up your provider

To set up Firebase to authenticate users with Openfort, visit your [dashboard provider settings](https://dashboard.openfort.io/providers).

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