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# Create an app
## Create an app
After connecting Notion to NotionApps, the next step is to create an app using the databases in your Notion account. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create an app from Notion databases:
1. Click on the "Create New App" button on the home page of NotionApps. This will take you to the "Create New App" page.
2. On the "Create New App" page, select the databases you want to use for your app. You can select one or multiple databases.
{% hint style="warning" %}
If your database does not show up in the database selection panel, it might be because it is still being synced from Notion. In this case, you can wait for 1-2 minutes and click the "Refresh" button to see the available databases.
{% endhint %}
3. Once you have selected the databases, click on the "Build App" button. This will create the app for you and redirect you to the newly created app.
That's it! You've successfully created an app from your Notion databases. You can customize your app by adding screens, filters, sorting options, and more.
If you're looking for a video tutorial for creating a new app, please use the link below.
### When this app needs automation
Use the normal instructions on this page when users only need to view, add, or update data. Use automation when the app needs to do something after that data changes, such as submit for approval, notify a reviewer, route work to a queue, start a conversation, update workflow status, or show a recoverable failure.
Good next steps:
* Automation Overview explains the full maker journey.
* Start From a Wizard is the safest way to create a guided workflow.
* Create your first approval workflow walks through a complete approval setup.
* Native Automation Screens explains Decision, Work Queue, Notification Center, Conversation, Workflow Status, Exception Resolution, Automation Launcher, Linked App Exchange, and Operator Console.
