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description: >-
  Firestore database provides realtime updates, powerful queries, and automatic
  scaling
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# Firestore database

Select 'Firestore Database' from the 'Build' menu in the sidebar.

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Select 'Create database'

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Select the 'Start in **test mode**' option and click 'Next'

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Select the region closest to you or the majority of your users and click 'Enable'.

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You will then be redirected to your Firestore database and it will be ready for use.
