Start with AI

The easiest way to get started with Noloco is with our AI Onboarding process.

Noloco makes it easy to build a powerful custom app—without writing a single line of code. Our AI-powered onboarding flow will guide you through a few quick steps to set up an app that’s tailored to your specific needs.

Let’s walk through the process together:

1. Name Your App

Start by giving your app a name. This helps define the context of what you're building. For example, if you're setting up a customer management system, you might call it "Company CRM".

You can't rename your Noloco app later, but you can add a custom domain, or clone it and give it a new name, so pick something unique, and simple. We auto-suggest some for you.

2. Set the App Context

To create a more personalized experience, Noloco will ask a few quick questions:

• Team or Department: Who will be using this app? Sales, HR, Operations?

• Industry: What type of business are you in? Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, etc.

• Company Size: From solo entrepreneurs to growing teams, this helps shape your app's structure.

✨ The more context you provide, the smarter our AI becomes at building something that truly fits your needs.

3. Define Your Problems to Solve

Now it’s time to tell us what you’re trying to achieve. You’ll be presented with common problems Noloco is great at solving.

• Choose from a curated list, like CRM, Client Management, or Human Resources.

• Add any custom requirements or describe your specific use case in your own words.

• Review your selected goals before moving on.

🧠 This is where the magic happens—our AI uses your input to build a tailored app structure, pages, and features for you.

4. Build & Personalize

Once you confirm your choices, Noloco’s AI gets to work building your app behind the scenes.

While that’s happening:

• Choose a color theme to give your app a personalized look and feel.

• Sit back and let us generate your app’s pages, filters, layouts, and more—based on your input.

🎨 A little customization goes a long way in making your app feel like your own.

5. Preview & Test Your App

Once the app is generated, you'll be dropped into a live preview with sample data.

Here’s what to try out:

• Click on a record (e.g. a client) to view or edit their details.

• Test out a feature you selected, like a task manager or event calendar.

• Open a record to see how editing works.

• Explore different views and see how they work for your use case.

🧪 Think of this as your app’s first draft—it’s fully functional and ready to customize!

If you're not happy, you can go back and change which options you picked.

6. Enter Build Mode & Customize

When you’re ready, click to continue to “Build Mode” to start editing your app in the Noloco Studio.

You’ll land on the Quick Start Guide, which walks you through:

• Your app’s core structure

• Key features and components

• How to customize pages, permissions, and data connections

🛠️ From here, the real fun begins. Tailor your app to match your exact workflows and team needs.

What's next

That’s it—you’ve built your first Noloco app with AI!

Whether you’re managing clients, tracking projects, or streamlining HR processes, Noloco gives you the tools to bring your workflows to life—code-free.

Need more help? Check out our other guides or reach out to support. We’re here to help you build something amazing.

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FAQs

Can I change my app settings after the AI creates it?

Yes! After your app is generated, you can enter Build Mode to fully customize everything—rename your app, adjust features, update layouts, connect data sources, and more.

Is the sample data in my app real?

No, the initial data is demo content to help you explore your app’s structure and features. You can delete or replace it with your actual business data at any time.

What if the AI didn’t build exactly what I need?

No problem! The AI gives you a strong starting point, but Noloco is completely flexible. You can tweak page layouts, create new views, change relationships, or add automations to match your workflows.

Can I connect external data sources like Airtable or Google Sheets later?

Absolutely. Even if you don’t connect a data source during onboarding, you can integrate with Airtable, Google Sheets, Postgres, and more from the Noloco Studio whenever you're ready.

Do I need any coding skills to use Noloco?

Not at all. Noloco is a 100% no-code platform. Everything is built visually—whether you're setting up permissions, designing interfaces, or automating workflows.