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      View and Share Your Live App

      Once you've built your app, you can share it with users through direct URLs and user-specific access controls. This guide covers the various ways to distribute and control access to your app.

      What You'll Learn

      • How to preview and test your Live App
      • Ways to configure the navigation menu
      • Techniques for implementing user access controls
      • Best practices for app distribution
      • Solutions for common sharing challenges

      Viewing Your App

      Preview Options

      1. Direct Preview
        • Click "Go to Live App" from any page
        • Use Preview button for current page
        • Access via unique knack.com URL
      2. Testing Environment
        • Real-time updates with page refresh
        • Full functionality testing
        • User experience validation

      Navigation Menu

      Menu Configuration

      • Global page navigation
      • Start page organization
      • Custom page icons
      • Print functionality
      • Modal display options

      Customization Options

      • Menu visibility per page
      • Link text customization
      • URL structure
      • Icon selection
      • Display hierarchy

      Access Control

      User Authentication

      • Email/password login
      • Single Sign-On (SSO)
      • Registration options
      • Password management
      • Session control

      Permission Levels

      User Roles

      • Role-based access
      • Custom permissions
      • Hierarchical structure
      • Access restrictions

      Page Security

      • Login requirements
      • Role restrictions
      • Content visibility
      • Data access controls

      Implementation Examples

      Common Setups

       
      1. Public Website Integration
      * Homepage 
      * Contact forms
      * Product catalogs

      2. Customer Portal
      * Authenticated access
      * Personal dashboards
      * Order history

      3. Internal Tool
      * Role-based views
      * Department access
      * Secure data sharing

      Best Practices

      Security Guidelines

      • Regular access review
      • Strong password policies
      • Session management
      • Audit logging

      User Experience

      • Clear navigation
      • Consistent access points
      • Intuitive permissions
      • Responsive design

      Related Resources

      • [User Management Guide]
      • [Menu Customization]
      • [Access Control Setup]

      Tip: Always test your app thoroughly in a live environment before sharing with end users.

      Warning: Pages without login protection are accessible to anyone with the URL.