# Create an External Client App for Android

:::note
Connected apps creation is restricted as of Spring ‘26. You can continue to use existing connected apps during and after Spring ‘26. However, we recommend using [external client apps](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.external_client_apps.htm) instead. If you must continue creating connected apps, contact Salesforce Support.

See [New connected apps can no longer be created in Spring ‘26](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=005228017) for more details.
:::

To create an external client app, log in to your Salesforce Developer Edition org and complete these steps.

1. From Setup, in the `Quick Find` box, enter `External Client`, and then select **External Client Apps Manager**.

2. Either click **Edit Settings** in the action menu for an existing external client app, or click **New External Client App** to create a new one.

3. If you’re creating a new external client app:

   1. Enter a unique name for your connected app. The API name field is auto-filled.

   2. Optionally, fill in other fields, such as a description for your connected app.

   3. Enter a contact email address.

   4. In the OAuth Settings section, select **Enable OAuth Settings**.

   5. Enter a callback URL.

   6. Select OAuth scopes. At a minimum, select **Access and manage your data (api)** and **Perform requests on your behalf at any time (refresh_token)**.

4. Under Push Notification Settings, select **Enable Push**.

5. For Mobile Platform, select **Android**.

6. To [configure Android push notifications](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.connected_app_mobile_push_notifications_android.htm\&type=5) using HTTP v1, complete these steps.

   1. For **Firebase Admin SDK Private Key**, upload the JSON file that contains the private key that you generated for your Firebase service account.
   2. For **Firebase Project ID**, enter the project ID that you collected from the Firebase project.

7. Save your work.

   After saving the external client app, you get a consumer key. Mobile apps use this key as their connection token.