How do I switch/add Firestore to an existing firebase project

Question

I have an existing Firebase project with an empty real time database. I want to switch/add the new Firestore beta but I don't see any option in the dashboard to add it. If I click on Database in the left menu, all I see is the realtime database.

How do I add/enable the Firestore beta on a project using the dashboard admin?

Do I have to delete the existing real-time database? Or can they exist side-by-side on the same project?

I don't see the drop down in my dashboard like others have mentioned.

Answer 1

Select Database on the left menu and then click on the drop down menu as shown in the screenshot and from there you select the interface you want to work on (real time DB or Firestore).