Adding an App

Add apps from a catalog of 900+ pre-configured integrations, or create custom apps for anything not listed.

Overview

Every app your organization uses should be in ShiftControl — whether it supports SSO or not. Adding an app makes it available in the employee portal, enables group-based access management, and lets you track subscription costs.

From the App Catalog

The catalog contains 900+ pre-configured apps. Each listing shows what the app supports — Bookmark, SSO, JIT provisioning, User sync — so you know your options before adding.

1

Open the catalog

Go to Apps and click Add new app to open the catalog.

2

Find your app

Search by name. The catalog filters in real time.

3

Choose the app type

4

Configure the app

Set the app name, description, and ownership details. For bookmarks, enter the URL. For SSO apps, configure the SAML or OIDC settings (you can do this later if you don't have them yet).

5

Assign access

Assign groups to control who gets access. All members of the assigned groups will see the app in their portal.

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Use groups rather than individual assignments wherever possible. If you're repeating individual assignments, it's time to create a group.

6

Save

Click Save. The app is now available to assigned users.

Things to Know

• Catalog apps are pre-configured. SSO settings, logos, and metadata are pre-filled. You may still need to configure the app vendor side (e.g., entering the IdP URL in the vendor's admin panel).

• Group assignments are the recommended approach. They scale better than individual assignments and automatically include new group members.
• Apps appear in the employee portal immediately. Once saved and assigned, users see the app in their dashboard.

Related Features

• App Management — View and manage all installed apps
• Viewing an App — Review app configuration and assignments
• Editing an App — Modify settings after creation
• App Discovery — Find apps your users are already using via OAuth