🚀Quickstart

Quick guide on creating and publishing custom apps with Noloco.

Getting a custom app that you have made with no-code into the hands of your team or clients is very exciting. With Noloco, you can build and share your app in minutes. There are three easy ways to get started, depending on your needs

Step 1: Create an app

Account Required: Before creating an app, you'll need a Noloco account. Sign up at portals.noloco.io/register using a business email address. Free email providers (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) are not accepted.

Choose the best starting point for your app:

Method 1: Start with Nola (Recommended for beginners)

Best for: Anyone new to Noloco or wanting to quickly build a custom app from scratch

Let our AI assistant Nola build your app for you. Simply describe what you need, and Nola will create tables, layouts, sample data, and views—all through conversation. This is the fastest and easiest way to get started.

Start with Nola

New to Noloco? Starting with Nola is the easiest way to learn the platform while building exactly what you need.

Method 2: Start with your data

Best for: Teams with existing data in external sources

If you have data you want to sync from an external source, like Airtable, Google Sheets, Xano, PostgreSQL or MySQL then you will be able to import your data and get started in minutes.

Start with your data

Method 3: Start with a template

Best for: Common use cases that match existing templates

Copy a pre-built Noloco template and customize it to your needs. You'll find templates at the bottom of your dashboard for CRMs, project management, client portals, and more.

Start with a template

Step 2: Customize and Personalize

Once you have your initial app (whether built by Nola, imported from data, or copied from a template), make it your own:

Personalize Your App

1. Change your app's theme to match your brand

2. Upload your own app logo

3. Update the app's title, description & email settings

Add Functionality

The power of Noloco is customizing your app to match your exact workflows:

1. Add views to display your data

2. Update the record page

3. Customize forms for data entry

4. Automate your app with action buttons & workflows

5. Set up user roles and permissions

Need help with customization? You can always ask Nola to help add features, create workflows, or modify your app structure.

Step 3: Go Live and Invite Users

After you have customized your app, you're ready to share it with your team or clients:

1. Turn on live mode - Make your app accessible to users

2. Invite users - Add users via the User Table, or sync them from your data source with a User List

3. Share your app's URL - Send the link to your team or clients. They'll receive an email to confirm their login

Congratulations! Your app is now live. You can continue to make changes and improvements at any time—updates are reflected immediately.