What is SHA1 fingerprint?

Question

I am obtaining a Google Play API key from Google, and it is asking to enter SHA1 fingerprint. I want to know what is SHA1 fingerprint? I also wanted to know weather this API key

Answer 1

If you are using Eclipse IDE, the easiest way to get the SHA1 fingerprint for your app:

• click on your app project, in project explorer (on the left)
• from the top menu, click Window -> Preferences
• in the Preferences window, on the left, expand Android and click on Build

You should see the following information:

• default debug keystore path
• MD5 fingerprint
• SHA1 fingerprint

You can also add other keystore file (for example, production keystore), and the values for that keystore will be shown also.