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Parse Server with Back4App Quick Start

charlie-codepath edited this page Oct 31, 2022 · 11 revisions

Overview

A quick start guide to setting up a Parse server hosted on Back4App

Sign up

  1. Go to Back4App and choose a "Sign up" option. The following example shows the "Sign up with GitHub" flow. Make sure you're signed in to GitHub with the account you want to use with Back4App.

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  2. Authorize with GitHub

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  3. "Skip" or "Continue" through the "Welcome" flow.

    3_b4a_welcome_flow
  4. Name your server app.

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Dashboard

  1. "Cancel" or "Next" at "Onboarding" flow for a brief dashboard orientation.

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Database

  • There isn't any data to see yet, but this is where all your Parse user's and objects will be displayed.

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App Settings

General

  • This is where general info about your app is displayed.

  • You'll reference the "Parse API Address" when configuring the Parse SDK in your Xcode project.

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Security & Keys

  • You'll reference the "Application ID" and "Client Key" when configuring the Parse SDK in your Xcode project.

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