Applications in LicenseChain represent your software products. Each application can have multiple licenses with different configurations.
## Creating an Application
1. Navigate to the Apps page in your dashboard
2. Click the "Create App" button
3. Fill in the application details:
- Name: Your software product name
- Description: Brief description of your application
- Platform: Target platform (Web, Desktop, Mobile, etc.)
## Application Settings
After creating an application, you can configure:
- License Types: Define what types of licenses this application supports
- Features: Set up feature flags for different license tiers
- Webhooks: Configure webhook URLs for real-time notifications
- API Keys: Generate and manage API keys for this application
## Best Practices
β’ Use descriptive names for your applications
β’ Organize applications by product line or platform
β’ Set up webhooks early to track license events
β’ Keep API keys secure and rotate them regularly
## Next Steps
Once your application is created:
1. Generate API keys
2. Review the integration documentation
3. Create your first license
4. Test license validation in your application