Power Apps, a versatile platform for creating custom applications, offers businesses a wide array of tools to streamline their operations. Among its key functionalities is the role of a publisher, which plays an essential part in managing and distributing custom apps and solutions. A publisher acts as the main entity overseeing the deployment and ownership of an app, ensuring it is properly organized and shared within the ecosystem.
Key Features of Publishers in Power Apps:
- Control over the app lifecycle and versioning.
- Ability to manage access and sharing permissions.
- Centralized management of app metadata and settings.
A publisher in Power Apps not only manages the app’s release but also ensures that any updates or modifications are tracked and communicated effectively across the organization.
Steps to Create a Publisher in Power Apps:
- Navigate to the Power Apps admin center.
- Choose the ‘Publisher’ option and click on ‘Create new publisher’.
- Fill in the necessary metadata like name, description, and logo.
- Save the publisher and associate it with your solution or app.
| Publisher Name | Description | Associated App |
|---|---|---|
| Contoso Publisher | Used for Contoso Solutions’ custom apps | Inventory Management App |
| Fabrikam Publisher | Manages Fabrikam’s internal tools | Employee Onboarding App |
