If you use private apps as part of your business tools, it’s important to know about recent limits placed on how many times these apps can be installed. These changes are designed to ensure better quality and security while you’re testing new apps before they become widely available.
📌 Why This Matters
Limiting private app installations helps keep test phases focused, reduces risks related to security and operations, and encourages improvements before an app is released to a wider audience. For your business, this means any private app you try will offer a more reliable experience and better support during early use.
✨ What’s New
- Installation cap: Each private app can now be installed up to 5 times by unique users or teams before new installs are paused.
- Real-time status updates: You’ll see clear notifications on how many installs are remaining – for example, if you’re approaching the limit or if it’s blocked.
- Last install warning: The 5th install is the final one allowed before the app must be made public for further installs.
- Counting rules: Only unique users or teams count towards the limit; bulk installs or repeated installs on the same account don’t increase the count.
- Test environment exclusions: Test accounts don’t add to installation counts, so you can continue experimenting without affecting limits.
🛠️ How to Use It
- Step 1: When trying out a private app, keep an eye on install notifications to know how many spots remain.
- Step 2: If you reach the 5-install cap, consider requesting the app creator to publish it publicly or look for alternative options.
💡 Pro Tip
Monitoring private app install limits helps you plan trials effectively, avoiding unexpected interruptions that could slow down your workflow or customer service.
