Error File google-services json is missing from module root folder The Google Services Plugin cannot function without it

Question

I updated my project to the latest Play services classpath 'com.google.gms:google-services:1.5.0-beta2'. I am also using the latest version of play services in my app.gradle file as:

compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:8.3.0' 
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-gcm:8.3.0'

However when I compile, Gradle throws exception as follows

Error:Execution failed for task ':app:processDebugGoogleServices'. > File google-services.json is missing from the module root folder. The Google Services Plugin cannot function without it.

Answer 1

To answer your question, you need to get the configuration file from the developer's site and paste it in the app level directory of your project.

Start with Going to:- 

1. https://console.firebase.google.com/

2. Select your project

3. On the left menu, click on settings > project settings

4. Add an app or download the google-services.json file under the Your Apps section.