System apps

About system apps

System apps are developed by Unit4 to deliver extensions to ERPx functionality, add new screens to enhance the ERPx core, or create specific paid features for customers, including business screens and standalone apps. These apps are locked down with hidden properties and restrictions to prevent modification or duplication, ensuring controlled and consistent use. This allows Unit4 to ensure compliance with development guidelines, maintain security, and provide streamlined support for these custom features.

System apps are identified in the Dashboard with a Unit4 logo in the top left corner as shown below.

System app restrictions

For system apps App Studio users cannot:

• Access the Editor.
• Unpublish the app (tenant admin owner only).
• Export the app.
• Duplicate the app.
• Edit the app's App info menu entry.

System apps can be edited only within system tenants, which are exclusively accessible to Unit4 R&D.

Publish a system app

When publishing a system app, a wizard guides you through the app configuration. If your app includes tenant-dependent parameters or credentials, you will be prompted to provide the necessary values before publishing. If no tenant-dependent information is required, the app can be directly deployed and published in the customer’s tenant.