My firestore database on firebase is not showing

[Mishal]

I am a student working on a React project with Firebase. Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted my Firebase project from the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I managed to undelete the project in GCP, but now I’m facing an issue: my Firestore database isn’t showing up. It keeps loading indefinitely. What might have happened, and how can I retrieve the data?

firestore database is still loading

[ms4446]

It's possible that although you've successfully undeleted your Google Cloud project, the associated Firestore database might still be in the process of being fully restored. Below are some steps that might resolve the issue:

1. Verify Project and Database Status:

   • Google Cloud Platform Console: Navigate to your Firebase project in the Google Cloud Platform console. Confirm that it shows an "Active" status rather than "Pending Deletion" or similar.
   • Firebase Console: In the Firebase Console, go to the Firestore section. Check for any indicators that the database is unavailable, still restoring, or displaying error messages.

2. Allow Time for Restoration:

   • Patience and Re-checking: Post-restoration, it can take some time—from a few minutes to several hours—for all services, including Firestore, to become fully operational. Try accessing the database again after allowing some time.

3. Review Project Configuration:

   • Match Project IDs: Ensure that the project ID in your React application’s Firebase configuration matches the ID of the undeleted project.
   • Verify Authentication: If your Firestore access rules depend on authentication, verify that your application is correctly authenticating users according to these rules.

4. Investigate Further:

   • Check Logs: Examine logs in Google Cloud’s operations suite for any clues about Firestore's operational issues. This could provide insights into any ongoing problems not visible in the console interfaces.

Additional Considerations:

• Data Backups: If you previously enabled backups for Firestore, the Firebase support team might help you restore your database from these backups, ensuring minimal data loss.

If the database remains inaccessible or continuously loads indefinitely after implementing the above steps and waiting, contact Google Cloud support. Their specialized tools and expertise are crucial for diagnosing and resolving backend issues, including data restoration.