How to Create and Configure an Application

Creating an Application

Applications are the core of the Boottify platform. Each application runs as an isolated container with its own resources, domain, and configuration.

Step 1: Start the Creation Process

1. Navigate to Apps → New Application from the sidebar.
2. Choose whether to start from a marketplace template or create a custom application.

Step 2: Basic Information

Fill in the application details:

• Name — A descriptive name for your application.
• Subdomain — The subdomain for access (e.g., myapp becomes myapp.boottify.com).
• Description — Optional description for reference.
• Plan — Select a resource plan that determines CPU, memory, and storage limits.

Step 3: Environment Variables

Environment variables configure your application at runtime:

• Click Add Variable to create key-value pairs.
• Common variables include DATABASE_URL, API_KEY, NODE_ENV.
• Sensitive values are stored encrypted and never exposed in logs.
• Variables can be edited after deployment without rebuilding the container.

Step 4: Features

Enable or disable optional features for your application:

• Features are defined at the platform level and may vary by plan.
• Toggle features on/off from the Features tab.
• Some features may require a plan upgrade to enable.

After Creation

Once created, your application will appear in the apps list. From the app detail page you can:

• Monitor deployment status and logs.
• Update environment variables.
• Manage features and plan upgrades.
• View DNS and SSL certificate status.