Firebase Migration Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to migrate from Firebase Dynamic Links to Redirectly with zero downtime and minimal code changes.
Migration Summary
Most migrations take less than 30 minutes. No app store updates required. Your existing links continue working.
Create Redirectly Account
Sign up for Redirectly and set up your custom subdomain to match your Firebase setup.
Action Items:
- • Sign up at redirectly.app
- • Choose your subdomain (e.g., yourapp.redirectly.app)
- • Generate your API key from the dashboard
Configure Mobile Apps
Set up your iOS and Android app configurations for deep linking.
iOS Configuration
- • Bundle ID: com.yourapp.example
- • App Store ID: 123456789
- • Team ID: ABC123DEF4
Android Configuration
- • Package Name: com.yourapp.example
- • SHA256 Fingerprint: AA:BB:CC...
- • Play Store URL: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yourapp.example
Update Your Code
Replace Firebase Dynamic Links code with Redirectly API calls.
Flutter/Dart
final dynamicLink = await FirebaseDynamicLinks.instance.buildLink(
DynamicLinkParameters(
uriPrefix: 'https://yourapp.page.link',
link: Uri.parse('https://example.com/item/123'),
androidParameters: AndroidParameters(
packageName: 'com.example.app',
),
iosParameters: IOSParameters(
bundleId: 'com.example.app',
),
),
);import 'package:flutter_redirectly/flutter_redirectly.dart';
final redirectly = FlutterRedirectly();
await redirectly.initialize(RedirectlyConfig(
apiKey: 'your-api-key',
baseUrl: 'https://redirectly.app',
));
final link = await redirectly.createLink(
slug: 'item-123',
target: 'https://example.com/item/123',
);Test Your Integration
Verify that your integration works correctly before going live.
Testing Checklist
Go Live
Deploy your changes and start using Redirectly in production.
Migration Tip
Your existing Firebase Dynamic Links will continue to work even after migration. You can migrate gradually by using Redirectly for new links only.
Common Migration Issues
Deep links not opening the app
Make sure your mobile app configurations match exactly with what you had in Firebase.
Get help with configurationAPI authentication errors
Verify that your API key is correct and has the necessary permissions.
Check API documentationNeed Help with Migration?
Our team can help you migrate with zero downtime. We offer free migration assistance for all new customers.