📡 How sync works: All devices (phones, tablets, computers) share the same data in real time via Google Firebase — free for McB's usage level. Works over WiFi or mobile data.
1
Create a free Firebase project
Go to console.firebase.google.com → click "Add project" → name it McB Dispatch → continue (no need for Google Analytics)
2
Enable Realtime Database
In your project sidebar: Build → Realtime Database → Create database → choose your nearest region → select Start in test mode → click Enable
3
Set open access rules
In Realtime Database → Rules tab → replace the content with: {"rules":{".read":true,".write":true}}
→ Click Publish
4
Get your config object
Click the ⚙ gear icon → Project settings → scroll to "Your apps" → click </> Web → Register app → copy the firebaseConfig object that appears
5
Paste it below & connect
Paste the entire config block (including the curly braces) into the box below, then tap Connect & Sync. Share this same app file with all devices — they all connect to your Firebase project.