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# Creating a User App

### Overview

A User App is a type of API app that uses fabric Identity to authenticate end users. A User App relies on the login page that fabric Identity hosts in order for end users to log in. It's suitable for e-commerce apps that direct their authentication and authorization needs to fabric Identity.

Visit the [Concepts page](/v3/getting-started/authentication-v3/concepts) to learn more about User Apps.

### Prerequisites

Ensure you have [admin or restricted admin](/v3/platform/settings/rbac/role-based-access-control.mdx) privileges to create a new user app.

### Procedure

1. In the left menu, click **Settings > Developer Tools**.
2. Click **API Apps**.\
   The **API Apps** page is displayed.
3. Click **Create API App**.\
   The **Create an app** page is displayed.
4. In the **App name** field, enter the name of the application.
5. (Optional) In the **Description** field, enter a description.
6. In the **App type** field, select **User App**.\
   The User Pool, Usage Type, Redirect URL, and Logout URL fields appear.
7. In the **[User Pool](/v3/getting-started/authentication-v3/concepts#user-pools)** field, select default.\
   If you want to create a new user pool, contact [fabric Customer Support](https://support.fabric.inc/hc/en-us).
8. In the **Usage Type** field, choose one of the following options:
   1. **Headless shopper authentication:** Supports a custom log in experience using fabric APIs.
   2. **Hosted log in:** Shopper must verify their identity by logging in through Okta.
9. In the **Redirect URL** field, enter a URL to redirect the user to after successful authentication.
10. In the **Logout URL** field, enter a URL to redirect the user to after logging out.
11. Click **Create**.

The new User App is created.

### Related Topics

* [API Apps](/v3/platform/settings/api-apps/api-apps)
* [Creating a System App](/v3/platform/settings/api-apps/creating-system-app)
* [Managing API Apps](/v3/platform/settings/api-apps/managing-api-apps)
* [Concepts Page](/v3/getting-started/authentication-v3/concepts)
* [Getting Started with fabric APIs](/v3/getting-started/api-guides/getting-started-with-fabric-apis)
* [Making Your First API Call](/v3/getting-started/api-guides/api-authentication)