# Creating and managing apps ## Creating apps To create a new app, go to the [*Apps* section](https://bubble.io/home/apps) of your Bubble account and click the *Create an app* button in the upper right corner.
You will be asked to give your app a name and whether you want to create an app from a template. {% hint style="info" %} To build an app from a template, you first need to add one or more templates from the [Template marketplace](https://bubble.io/templates) to your account. You can then select a template from the Create app dropdown. {% endhint %} ### App names When you give your app a new (such as my-bubble-application), that name is reserved and a unique URL is generated. The name is held and used by Bubble for indexing purposes, which means: * The **name cannot be changed** after it's set * The **name cannot be reused** in another app by you or anyone else, even after the app is deleted The app name is visible in your app's default URL, such as: `https://my-bubble-application.bubbleapps.io` Once you are on a [custom domain](#user-content-fn-1)[^1], the app name is no longer visible anywhere in your live app. ### What is created? Everything needed to start building your application is automatically set up when you create a new app: * Your app gets a **unique URL** based on the name you gave it * The **default pages** are set up, such as index and 404 pages. * **Two databases** (one for Development and one for Live) * Any **template** you selected (if any) is automatically applied ### Onboarding If you are new to Bubble or want a repeat of the basics, you may find our onboarding tools useful. The onboarding wizard is available whenever you create a new app. ## Managing apps ### App plans Each app is connected to a pricing plan of your choice, to ensure that you can work on multiple projects that are in different stages of its life cycle, growth and requirements. You can read more about the plans in our [Account and Billing](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/lkknp2T2KBasv7RmhMhx/account-and-marketplace/account-and-billing) section. ### Deleting an app If you no longer need an app, you can delete it completely from your account. #### Implications of deleting an app {% hint style="danger" %} It's very important that you understand the implications of deleting an app before going through with it. Please read the section below carefully. {% endhint %} * Once an app is deleted, it cannot be recovered, even by the Bubble team * The app's name[^2] is locked even after it's deleted – don't delete an app in an attempt to free up the name (the app name is only visible to your users in your app's default URL) * All details related to your app are deleted without exceptions (including the databases) #### How do delete an app To delete an app, first locate it in the [*Apps* section](https://bubble.io/home/apps) of your Bubble account. Make sure you are logged in first. Click the pullout menu symbol as illustrated below:

First, click the pullout menu symbol next to the app name to see the app's properties and relevant actions.

Then, click the delete button at the bottom of the pullout menu:

In the pullout menu, click the Delete app button to start the deletion process.

After clicking the *Delete app* button you will be asked a security question to confirm the process. Deleting the app can take up to a few minutes, depending on its complexity and the size of its database. #### Who can delete an app? Only administrators can delete an application. If you cannot see the *Delete app* button, it means you don't have the sufficient access level to delete it. ### Duplicating an app You can also make an exact copy of an application. To duplicate an app, first locate it in the [*Apps* section](https://bubble.io/home/apps) of your Bubble account. Make sure you are logged in first. Click the pullout menu symbol as illustrated below:

First, click the pullout menu symbol next to the app name to see the app's properties and relevant actions.

Then, click the *Duplicate app* button at the bottom of the pullout menu:
You will be asked to give the duplicate app a name, and whether to copy the content of the database as well. {% hint style="danger" %} Copying the database can have implications for the privacy of your app's users: keep in mind that both the Development and Live databases are copied, potentially including sensitive data. {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} If you decide not to copy the database, you will not be able to do so later without manually exporting and importing it. We recommend giving careful thought as to include it or not. {% endhint %} ## Collaboration If you are added to an app as a collaborator[^3], you will also see it in your list of app. The same is true for anyone that you add as a collaborator to one of your applications. You can read more about Collaboration in our [dedicated article](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/lkknp2T2KBasv7RmhMhx/help-guides/maintaining-an-application/collaboration). ## The agency plan The agency plan is made for developers and teams that build apps for others, and grants broader access to collaboration across multiple apps. See our article on [Building apps for others](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/lkknp2T2KBasv7RmhMhx/account-and-marketplace/account-and-billing/building-apps-for-others) for more information on the agency plan. ## Relevant articles
Canceling your Bubble plan If you want to cancel your Bubble plan/subscription, follow the steps in the article below: Article section: [Account and Billing](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/lkknp2T2KBasv7RmhMhx/account-and-marketplace/account-and-billing) | [Canceling your Bubble plan](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/lkknp2T2KBasv7RmhMhx/account-and-marketplace/account-and-billing/pricing-plans/plans-and-billing#canceling-a-plan)
[^1]: The *domain* is the address or URL through which internet users can access a website. It's a human-readable form of an IP address. It makes up the root URL for your Bubble app.\ \ For example, the Bubble website domain is \ Article: [Custom domain and DNS](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/lkknp2T2KBasv7RmhMhx/help-guides/getting-started/navigating-the-bubble-editor/tabs-and-sections/settings-tab/custom-domain-and-dns) [^2]: You can read more about your app's name here:\ \ Article section: [App names](#app-names) [^3]: A *collaborator* is any Bubble developer that you invite to your app using the Collaboration feature. Article: [Collaboration](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/lkknp2T2KBasv7RmhMhx/help-guides/maintaining-an-application/collaboration)