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Creating a New Frontend

You can add a new frontend to your project in the Project Dashboard or the Frontends page.

  1. There are two ways to get started:
    • In the Project Dashboard, go to the Frontends list. Click the down arrow next to the current frontend name. A list of all your frontends displays. Click Add New Frontend at the bottom of the list. Add Frontend
    • On the Frontends page, click the Add Frontend button in the upper left corner of the page. Add Frontend
  2. A dialog box opens. Type in a name for your frontend.
  3. Choose one of the following options:
    • Jumpstart with Accelerators: Your Frontend will have pre-built services and components such as authentication, user management, and notifications.
    • Build from Scratch: Your Frontend will be empty.
  4. If you choose Build from Scratch, you need to select an authentication method:
    • In-App Authentication: Your application will control and manage the entire authentication process. This option is ideal for tailored experiences.
    • Hosted Authentication: Your application will have a cloud-hosted authentication interface, maintained and secured by 8base.
    • DIY Authentication: You will design your authentication process from the ground up. You can also choose to have no authentication. Frontend creation dialog box
  5. Click Create. A dialog box opens, showing Frontend creation progress.
  6. The dialog box closes once your new frontend is ready.

Your new frontend displays in the frontend drop-down list on the Project Dashboard and the Frontend Listing page.

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