# Create Application

## Step-by-Step Guide

### 1. Navigate to Applications

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**Log in to Dashboard**

Access your [Game Launcher Cloud](https://app.gamelauncher.cloud/dashboard) account
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**Open Applications Menu**

Click **Apps** dropdown in the sidebar

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**Create App**

Click **+ Add New App** button
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**Fill basic information**

See [image requirements](#image-requirements)

<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th width="150">Field</th><th width="116">Required</th><th>Guidelines</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td>✅ Yes</td><td><p>• Use your game's title</p><p>• Keep it concise (max 50 chars)<br>• Allowed: letters, numbers, -, _, spaces</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td>Optional</td><td>• Brief explanation of your game</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### Image Requirements

When customizing your application's appearance, you'll need to upload images that meet specific requirements:

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**Figma Image Templates:** <https://www.figma.com/community/file/1578217481456529545>
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<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th width="120">Image Type</th><th width="140">Required Size</th><th width="110">Max Size</th><th width="110">Format</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Icon</strong></td><td>512×512px</td><td>5 MB</td><td>PNG</td><td>Square (1:1 ratio), used for app identification</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Logo</strong></td><td>1280px width OR 720px height</td><td>5 MB</td><td>PNG</td><td>Must have exactly 1280px width or 720px height</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Banner</strong></td><td>3840×1240px or 1920×620px</td><td>8 MB</td><td>PNG/JPG</td><td>Two sizes available for different displays</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cover</strong></td><td>748×896px (exact)</td><td>5 MB</td><td>PNG/JPG</td><td>Exact size required, used in app cards</td></tr></tbody></table>

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**💡 Tips for images:**

* Use PNG for transparent backgrounds (Icon, Logo)
* Compress images before uploading for faster loading
* Maintain aspect ratios specified for each type
* Test images in dark and light themes
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## Next Steps

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📦 Upload Builds</strong></td><td>Upload your game files to start distributing</td><td><a href="upload-builds">upload-builds</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>🌍 Configure Environments</strong></td><td>Set up Development, Staging, Production</td><td><a href="environments">environments</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>⚙️ Application Settings</strong></td><td>Customize platform-specific settings</td><td><a href="app-settings">app-settings</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>🚀 Create Launcher</strong></td><td>Build a custom launcher for your game</td><td><a href="../launchers/create-launcher">create-launcher</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**🎉 Congratulations!** Your application is ready. Start uploading builds to distribute your game to players.
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