Huawei authorization
Step-by-step guide to connect your Huawei app to OneSignal for push notifications, including PushKit setup, API key configuration, and Huawei’s optional message self-classification for apps with users in China.
Requirements
To enable push notifications on Huawei Android devices using OneSignal, you’ll need:
- A Huawei Developer Account
- An Android mobile app registered in Huawei’s AppGallery Connect
- A OneSignal Account
- (Optional) Huawei Self-Classification Rights if targeting users in China and needing more precise message categorization via the
Huawei_categoryAPI field
Setup
1. Enable PushKit
Go to AppGallery Connect > Project Settings > PushKit and enable PushKit.
2. Get your Huawei Push credentials
Open AppGallery Connect and select your app from the My Apps section.
Navigate to your App in AppGallery Connect
Go to In-App Purchases under All services > Earn. Copy the following:
- Package Name
- Client ID
- Client Secret
Copy your Package Name, Client ID, and Client Secret
3. Add credentials to OneSignal
In the OneSignal dashboard, go to your app Settings > Push & In-App > Huawei Android (HMS).
Select Huawei Android in OneSignal
Click Activate and paste your credentials:
- Package Name
- Client ID (into App ID field)
- Client Secret (into App Secret field)
Then click Next.
Enter Huawei Push credentials in OneSignal
4. (Optional) Apply for Huawei’s Self-Classification Rights
Huawei requires AppGallery apps sending notifications to users in China to categorize messages. They offer automatic classification, but self-classification gives more control and higher send limits for critical message types.
How to apply
- Follow Huawei’s Self-Classification application guide.
- Once approved, use the
Huawei_categoryfield in the OneSignal API to classify your messages.
Supported Huawei_category values
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
IM | Instant messaging |
VOIP | Voice-over-IP services |
SUBSCRIPTION | Subscribed content notifications |
TRAVEL | Travel info (e.g., ticket updates) |
HEALTH | Health and wellness updates |
WORK | Work-related reminders |
ACCOUNT | Account activity alerts |
EXPRESS | Logistics/delivery updates |
FINANCE | Financial/banking alerts |
DEVICE_REMINDER | Device-level system reminders |
MAIL | Email client messages |
MARKETING | Marketing or promotional content |
Default category is MARKETING, which is limited to 2–5 sends/day depending on third-level classifications.
Important: Classification violations may lead to penalties or delivery restrictions.
You’re now authorized to send Huawei push notifications using OneSignal! Next steps:
Huawei authorization
Step-by-step guide to connect your Huawei app to OneSignal for push notifications, including PushKit setup, API key configuration, and Huawei’s optional message self-classification for apps with users in China.
Requirements
To enable push notifications on Huawei Android devices using OneSignal, you’ll need:
- A Huawei Developer Account
- An Android mobile app registered in Huawei’s AppGallery Connect
- A OneSignal Account
- (Optional) Huawei Self-Classification Rights if targeting users in China and needing more precise message categorization via the
Huawei_categoryAPI field
Setup
1. Enable PushKit
Go to AppGallery Connect > Project Settings > PushKit and enable PushKit.
2. Get your Huawei Push credentials
Open AppGallery Connect and select your app from the My Apps section.
Navigate to your App in AppGallery Connect
Go to In-App Purchases under All services > Earn. Copy the following:
- Package Name
- Client ID
- Client Secret
Copy your Package Name, Client ID, and Client Secret
3. Add credentials to OneSignal
In the OneSignal dashboard, go to your app Settings > Push & In-App > Huawei Android (HMS).
Select Huawei Android in OneSignal
Click Activate and paste your credentials:
- Package Name
- Client ID (into App ID field)
- Client Secret (into App Secret field)
Then click Next.
Enter Huawei Push credentials in OneSignal
4. (Optional) Apply for Huawei’s Self-Classification Rights
Huawei requires AppGallery apps sending notifications to users in China to categorize messages. They offer automatic classification, but self-classification gives more control and higher send limits for critical message types.
How to apply
- Follow Huawei’s Self-Classification application guide.
- Once approved, use the
Huawei_categoryfield in the OneSignal API to classify your messages.
Supported Huawei_category values
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
IM | Instant messaging |
VOIP | Voice-over-IP services |
SUBSCRIPTION | Subscribed content notifications |
TRAVEL | Travel info (e.g., ticket updates) |
HEALTH | Health and wellness updates |
WORK | Work-related reminders |
ACCOUNT | Account activity alerts |
EXPRESS | Logistics/delivery updates |
FINANCE | Financial/banking alerts |
DEVICE_REMINDER | Device-level system reminders |
MAIL | Email client messages |
MARKETING | Marketing or promotional content |
Default category is MARKETING, which is limited to 2–5 sends/day depending on third-level classifications.
Important: Classification violations may lead to penalties or delivery restrictions.
You’re now authorized to send Huawei push notifications using OneSignal! Next steps: