# App Management

An **application** is a distinct functional unit that includes data structures, scenarios, API endpoints, web pages, etc.

## Creating new applications

Click the \[**+ New app ]** button to create and customize your application:

To [create an app with a paid plan](https://readme.directual.com/pricing-and-billing/pricing-plans#app-plans), you need to add a basic payment method or add funds to your account balance in advance.

![New app page](https://3071851461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4Nnmtk9_gFGWOddsf6%2Fuploads%2FsgVVSIuabQwrnpdCL5jc%2Fnew_app.gif?alt=media\&token=8a76fbd9-2776-4c9f-837a-62708b1166fa)

{% hint style="info" %}
Choose the system name wisely — it is the address of your app (for example, ***yourapp**.directual.app*), it cannot be changed in the future. But, certainly, you can use your [custom domain address](https://readme.directual.com/web-pages/web-app-settings/custom-domain).
{% endhint %}

### Using templates

You can create a blank app and build it from scratch, or use one of our free templates. This is a great way to quickly learn the Platform. Some templates require integrations (with email or Telegram) which can be configured right here.

### Application settings

Click the "App settings" button on an app card to edit the details:

![App settings page](https://3071851461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4Nnmtk9_gFGWOddsf6%2Fuploads%2FuaxHXgRPUpnvxcgFkL5p%2Fspp_settings.gif?alt=media\&token=a88d7e2d-91f1-4752-b73c-365cb74e1d45)

#### **General settings**

* System name (can't be changed later!)
* Displayed name
* Description
* You can also delete your app from this menu

#### **Adding developers**

To add developers to work on an app, you need to create a [Team](https://readme.directual.com/teams/teams).

#### Billing

There are three different [app plans](https://readme.directual.com/pricing-and-billing/pricing-plans) to cater to your specific needs:

1\) **Startup** plan (monthly/yearly)

2\) **Pro** plan (monthly/yearly)

3\) **Business** plan (monthly/yearly)

#### **Hosting region**

The option to choose a hosting region is only available with the [Pro and Business plans](#hosting-region).

![Hosting region page](https://3071851461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4Nnmtk9_gFGWOddsf6%2Fuploads%2FuFwhRxHHmOiCd0wx7JCX%2Fhosting.jpg?alt=media\&token=0f03f036-c622-4ca1-bff8-df3c5331b561)