> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gateway.connexease.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# My Apps

> Create and manage your Gateway applications.

## Overview

The **All Apps** section lists all your Gateway applications. Each app represents a separate WhatsApp Business API integration with its own API keys, phone numbers, templates, and webhook configuration.

Navigate to **All Apps** from the left sidebar.

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## Creating a New App

Click the **+ Create New** button in the top-right corner to open the creation dialog.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/connexease/21lvyFLky7VvEri2/images/dashboard/create_app_popup.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=21lvyFLky7VvEri2&q=85&s=fa66b431f82bba41a8405deecc858697" alt="Create New App" className="rounded-lg border" width="450" height="319" data-path="images/dashboard/create_app_popup.png" />

| Field        | Description                                          |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **App Name** | A descriptive name for your app. Max 120 characters. |

Click **Create App** to confirm, or **Cancel** to dismiss.

<Tip>
  Use a name that reflects the use case — for example: `My Store Notifications` or `Support Bot`.
</Tip>

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## App Card

After creation, the app appears as a card in your **My Apps** list.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/connexease/21lvyFLky7VvEri2/images/dashboard/template_page.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=21lvyFLky7VvEri2&q=85&s=ae12c65e04b010be931a65ef42505d17" alt="App Card – Draft" className="rounded-lg border" width="1918" height="956" data-path="images/dashboard/template_page.png" />

| Field             | Description                                                                |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **App Name**      | The name you gave the app at creation.                                     |
| **Status badge**  | `Draft` — not yet connected to Meta. `Live` — active and sending messages. |
| **Messages Sent** | Total number of messages sent through this app.                            |
| **Created**       | Date the app was created.                                                  |

Click the card to open the app and begin configuration.

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## App Statuses

| Status       | Meaning                                                      |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| 🔘 **Draft** | App created but Meta Business account not yet connected.     |
| 🟢 **Live**  | Meta connected, phone number active, ready to send messages. |

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## Next Step — Connect Meta

A newly created app will be in **Draft** status until you connect it to your Meta Business account. See [Connect Meta](/dashboard/app/connect-meta) to activate your app.