Updating your Playlab app’s name and description allows you to better reflect its purpose or functionality. This guide will walk you through the process of modifying these important details of your app.

Quick Updates

Changing your app’s name and description:

  • Does not affect your app’s URL
  • Preserves all app history and versions
  • Is immediately visible to all team members with access

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Update Your App Details

Keeping your app details current helps others understand what your app does and makes it easier to find in your workspace.

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Watch How to Update Your App Details

Watch a short clip of how to update your Playlab app’s name and description.

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Updating Process

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Navigate to Your App

Locate the app you want to update in your Playlab workspace.

  1. Go to your Playlab workspace dashboard
  2. Find the app card for the app you wish to modify
  3. Select “Edit” from the app card
2

Access Settings

Open the app settings to modify details.

  1. Click the settings icon on the toolbar
3

Update App Details

Modify your app’s name and description.

  1. Enter the new name for your app in the “App Name” field
  2. Update the app description in the “Description” field
4

Preview Changes

See your changes reflected in the app.

  1. Refresh your app in the Preview panel to see the updated Playlab App Description
  2. Verify that the name and description display as intended

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Best Practices

When updating your Playlab app’s details, keep these tips in mind:

  • Keep names concise yet descriptive (limited to 50 characters)
  • Create clear descriptions that explain your app’s purpose (limited to 250 characters)
  • Avoid special characters in names that might cause issues in URLs (/, &, ?, #)
  • Consider informing team members when you update details of a shared app
  • Use emojis sparingly to enhance your app name or description if desired

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Need Support?

If you encounter any issues while updating your app details:

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Last updated: March 21, 2025