Upload files to FIREBASE STORAGE using Node JS
Firebase is a popular backend service that provides various cloud-based tools for mobile and web applications. In this article, we will explore how to upload files to Firebase Storage using Node JS.
To get started, make sure you have Node JS installed on your machine. You can download it from the official website and follow the instructions to install it.
Setting up Firebase Storage
First, you’ll need to create a Firebase project and set up Firebase Storage. You can do this by visiting the Firebase Console and following the step-by-step instructions to create a new project and set up storage.
Install Firebase SDK
Once you have set up Firebase Storage, you’ll need to install the Firebase SDK for Node JS. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
npm install firebase
This will install the Firebase SDK and allow you to interact with Firebase services in your Node JS application.
Uploading files to Firebase Storage
Now that you have everything set up, you can start uploading files to Firebase Storage using Node JS. Below is an example of how to upload a file to Firebase Storage:
const firebase = require('firebase/app');
require('firebase/storage');
const firebaseConfig = {
apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
authDomain: "YOUR_AUTH_DOMAIN",
projectId: "YOUR_PROJECT_ID",
storageBucket: "YOUR_STORAGE_BUCKET",
messagingSenderId: "YOUR_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID",
appId: "YOUR_APP_ID"
};
// Initialize Firebase
firebase.initializeApp(firebaseConfig);
const storage = firebase.storage();
const file = // the file you want to upload
const storageRef = storage.ref();
const fileRef = storageRef.child('path/to/upload/file.jpg');
fileRef.put(file).then(() => {
console.log('File uploaded successfully');
});
Make sure to replace the placeholders with your actual Firebase configuration and the file you want to upload. This code snippet initializes the Firebase app, references the storage bucket, and uploads the file to the specified location in Firebase Storage.
Conclusion
Uploading files to Firebase Storage using Node JS is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily integrate Firebase Storage into your Node JS application and start uploading files to the cloud. Firebase provides a reliable and scalable solution for storing and serving files in your applications, making it a great choice for developers.
Note if you're using Firebase Functions,
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So you need to use other packages.
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I am using firebase admin sdk in nodejs to upload file in storage as an admin by using bucket.upload(). Can you please tell me how can I monitor progress of upload?
How to monitor progress of file being uploaded?
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multipart/form-data
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