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title: New App
slug: docs/get-started/new-parse-app
description: In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a new Parse Server app using Back4App and be ready to explore the Parse Dashboard.
image: https://www.back4app.com/_public/img/back4app-og.png
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createdAt: 2024-01-18T15:05:57.266Z
---

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.

## Goal

This guide will walk you through creating an app on Back4app, highlighting the main features of the platform to simplify development and scalability.

## Prerequisites

:::hint{type="info"}
There are no prerequisites to create an App at Back4app and it is also free of charge.
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## 1 - Create your Back4app account

1. Visit the [Back4App website](https://www.back4app.com/).

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    2\. Click **Sign up** in the top menu.

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    3\. Fill out the registration form with your details and accept the [Terms of Service](https://www.back4app.com/terms-of-service.pdf) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.back4app.com/privacy.pdf).

:::hint{type="info"}
*Registration is quick and completely free.*
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## 2 - Create a new app

    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.

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    2\. Enter a name for your app and click **Create**.

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    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.

:::hint{type="info"}
*This setup is built with security, performance, and scalability in mind.*
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## 3 - Navigating on the Back4app Dashboard

1. After creating your app, you will see the **Dashboard**, which is the management interface for your app.
2. Explore key sections such as:
   1. **Database Browser**: Manage your data and structures.
   2. **Cloud Code**: Create and manage cloud functions.
   3. **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.

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:::hint{type="info"}
Navigate through Back4app’s onboarding flow to get a better understanding of the main dashboard sections.
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## Conclusion and Next Steps

In this guide, you’ve created a new App at Back4app in the next guide you will [connect your App frontend to Back4app](https://www.back4app.com/docs/get-started/parse-sdk) and make your first API Call.