Create, Edit, and Delete Applications
Create an application
Using the catalog
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Sign in to the Dev Portal and click Catalog. Find the API product version you want to register for and click Register
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Select Create an application.
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Complete the Create New Application form by providing your application’s name, unique reference ID, and a brief description. Kong will auto select the appropriate auth strategy for the API product version you’re registering for.
The Reference ID must be unique. If your organization is using the OIDC flow for application registration, enter the ID of your third-party OAuth2 claim.
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After filling out the form, click Create. This will direct you back to the registration modal.
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Choose your application from the list and click Request Access to proceed with the registration.
Using my apps
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Sign in to the Dev Portal and click My Apps. From the My Apps page, click the New App button to start creating a new application.
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Complete the Create New Application form by entering your application’s name, choosing an authentication strategy, providing a unique reference ID, and adding a description.
The Reference ID must be unique. If your organization is using the OIDC flow for application registration, enter the ID of your third-party OAuth2 claim.
Your application may only be able to register for API Product versions that share the same auth strategy.
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After filling in the details, click Create. You’ll be directed to your new application’s details page where you can generate credentials and view registered services.
Edit an Application
Once an application is created, you can edit the name, reference ID, or description from the edit menu. To edit an application, navigate to the My Apps page of the Dev Portal by clicking My Apps in the dropdown under your login name, then follow these instructions:
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Select the specific application you want to edit.
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Use the Edit button to open the Update Application form.
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When you are satisfied with your changes, click Update.
You can edit the application name, reference ID, and description. A reference ID must be unique across all of the registered applications.
Delete an Application
To permanently delete an application from the Dev Portal, follow these steps:
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From the My Apps page, click the icon next to an application, then click Delete.
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Confirm deletion from the pop-up modal.
Note: Deleting an application can’t be undone.