# App Management

Create and manage Flux apps.

In this document, we will explain common operations for creating and managing Flux Apps.

> [!WARNING]
>
> You can also create Flux apps from ready-made templates. See [Create Flux Apps from Soracom Flux App Templates](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/flux/templates) for more information.

## Create a Flux App

> [!WARNING]
>
> The number of Flux apps you can create is determined by the [plan](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/flux/plans) you are using.

To create a new Flux App:

1. Sign in to the **[User Console](https://console.soracom.io/?coverage_type=g)**. From the **☰ Menu**, open the **Soracom Flux** screen.

2. Click +**Create a new Flux app**.

3. Choose between **Create from blank** and **Create from templates**.

   Click **Create from blank** to start a new app from scratch, or click **Create from templates** to use a ready-made template. For more information about templates, see [Create Flux Apps from Soracom Flux App Templates](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/flux/templates).

4. If you chose **Create from blank**, enter a **Name** and **Description**, then click **Create**.

You will be redirected to the **Studio** tab of your Flux App. If this is your first app, you will see the Soracom Flux Studio welcome page where you can begin creating channels. For details, see [Create a Channel and Select an Event Source](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/flux/channels-and-event-sources#create-a-channel-and-select-an-event-source).

## Open a Flux App

To open an existing Flux App:

1. Sign in to the **[User Console](https://console.soracom.io/?coverage_type=g)**. From the **☰ Menu**, expand **Soracom Flux** and select **Flux Apps**.

2. Click the Flux App you want to open.

   The **Studio** tab of the Flux App is displayed.

   ![Studio tab of a Flux App](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/flux-studio.BD6gpF7p_1xry6f.webp)

## Delete a Flux App

> [!NOTE]
>
> Deleting a Flux App will also delete its [Execution History](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/flux/logs). Deleted Flux Apps cannot be restored.

To delete a Flux App:

1. Open the **Studio** tab of your Flux App.

2. From the **Studio** tab of your Flux App, click **🗑** (Delete Flux App).

3. Click **Delete app** to confirm the deletion of your Flux App.

You will be redirected to the Flux Apps list, and the deleted Flux App will no longer be displayed.