> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ninox.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ninox.com/getting-started/builder-getting-started/use-a-template-for-your-first-app.md).

# Use a template for your first app

Install a template and use it as is, or customize it to meet your specific needs.

This page shows you how to start with a ready-to-use template after signing up.

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You can also let [**Ninox AI**](/getting-started/builder-getting-started/quickstart-create-your-first-app.md) create your first app with a prompt.\
Alternatively, [**set up Ninox manually**](/getting-started/builder-getting-started/set-up-your-ninox-manually.md) and build your app by creating tables, fields, references, and layout components.
{% endhint %}

### **Sign‑up and complete the onboarding** <a href="#complete-the-onboarding-and-sign-up" id="complete-the-onboarding-and-sign-up"></a>

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#### **Open the sign-up page**

Open [Ninox 4](https://go.ninox.com/signup/) and start the onboarding flow.
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#### **Create your account**

Sign up with your email address and create a password, or use one of the sign‑in options.
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#### **Create app manually**

On the first app creation screen, click **Create app manually**.
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This opens the Ninox workspace home screen of your first workspace.\
You will also find a first app there. Delete it if you don't need it, with [these](/builder-hub/design-your-app/create-and-manage-apps.md#delete-an-app) steps.

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The automatically created organization and workspace can be managed [here](/builder-hub/manage-your-organization-and-workspace/manage-your-organization.md).
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### Install a Ninox template

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#### **Open the template gallery**

Click on **Use a template** in the top-right of the workspace home.
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#### **Choose the right template**

Click on the template you want to install.
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#### **Install the template**

Decide whether to start with sample data by selecting the **Add AI-generated sample data** checkbox.

Click on **Install**.
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Ninox installs the chosen template.

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Learn more about templates [here](/builder-hub/design-your-app/create-and-manage-apps/use-app-templates.md).
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### Customize the installed template to fit your needs

Adjust the installed app at any time as your needs or workflow change.

* Use Ninox AI to build what you need. Find an introduction [here](/getting-started/builder-getting-started/quickstart-create-your-first-app.md#refine-the-generated-data-model).
* Make adjustments manually. See the quickstart [here](/getting-started/builder-getting-started/quickstart-create-your-first-app.md#manually-adjust-tables-and-fields).


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