Getting Started

Creating Your First Application

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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 • Use descriptive names for your applications • Organize applications by product line or platform • Set up webhooks early to track license events • 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