New App
Back4app provides a complete solution for setting up and managing the backend of your application. In this guide, you will learn how to create your first backend app in just a few simple steps.
This guide will walk you through creating an app on Back4app, highlighting the main features of the platform to simplify development and scalability.
There are no prerequisites to create an App at Back4app and it is also free of charge.
2. Click Sign up in the top menu.
3. Fill out the registration form with your details and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Registration is quick and completely free.
1. Once registered, you will be taken to the "Launch Your New App" screen. In this guide, as we are talking about creating a Backend App, choose the former option. For the latter, check this guide.
2. Enter a name for your app and click Create.
3. Wait as Back4app automatically sets up your app's backend structure, including features like:
1. Data and file storage.
2. Cloud functions.
3. User authentication.
4. Push notifications.
5. Automatic REST/GraphQL APIs.
This setup is built with security, performance, and scalability in mind.
- After creating your app, you will see the Dashboard, which is the management interface for your app.
- Explore key sections such as:
- Database Browser: Manage your data and structures.
- Cloud Code: Create and manage cloud functions.
- API: Perform API operations through the dashboard. Go to App Settings -> Security & Keys to access your app credentials, which will be essential for connecting your front end.
Navigate through Back4app’s onboarding flow to get a better understanding of the main dashboard sections.
In this guide, you’ve created a new App at Back4app in the next guide you will connect your App frontend to Back4app and make your first API Call.