how to create API key for GCM?

Question

I have problem in creating API Key because the options "create new server key" and "create new browser key " were not in the API access page. whether I should pay for using that.

Answer 1

Normally after creating a project and saving a project # you click on Services on the left panel and turn on Google Cloud Messaging for Android. Then you should see this screen:

Click on API Access and note down the API Key marked on the picture

EDIT: Here is the link to the full article that describes this process in details: http://www.androidhive.info/2012/10/android-push-notifications-using-google-cloud-messaging-gcm-php-and-mysql/

Answer 2

The screenshots previously posts provide a great visual, but here are the steps I've taken when setting it up:

Go to http://developer.android.com/guide/google/gcm/gs.html

1 - Login with a google account

2 - Click 'Create project...' if you have not already done so.

3 - When you get to a page with a left side nav, make sure 'Services' is selected

4 - Turn 'Google Cloud Messaging for Android' ON

5 - Click on the 'Google Cloud Messaging for Android' link

6 - Click on the 'API Access' link in the left nav

7 - You should now be able to create a new server or browser key by clicking the corresponding button

Answer 3

The easiest way is now login with your account on: https://developers.google.com/mobile/add and use wizard :)