Register & Configure App
In this tutorial, you will learn how to register and configure a Web3 app before integrating it with the Arcana Auth SDK.
Client ID
Each registered app is assigned a unique identifier, Client ID, required to integrate an app with the Arcana Auth SDK.
Prerequisites
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To use the Arcana Developer Dashboard, developers can sign in using one of the supported social providers or opt for passwordless sign-in.
- Discord
- GitHub
Steps
1. Log into Dashboard
Go to https://dashboard.arcana.network and login using one of the available options.
Aggregate Login
The Arcana Auth protocol aggregates multiple login identities for the user across social providers under a single identifiable Arcana account. This enables developers to log into the Arcana Developer Dashboard through any of the supported social providers and access the same Arcana developer account and app settings.
2. Register App
After logging in, the Manage Apps dashboard screen is displayed.
List Registered Apps
Each app registered for a developer account is represented by a card in the Manage Apps screen of the Arcana Developer Dashboard.
Initiate App Registration
In the 'Manage Apps' dashboard, click Create New App wizard to register a new app. 
Registration Settings
To register a new app, the developer needs to provide the following settings.
- App name
- Default Blockchain
- Wallet UI Mode
App Name
Add a unique name for the app. It can be edited later. After registration, a unique Client ID is associated with each app name. This Client ID is never changed, even if the app name is altered.
All emails related to a registered app billing or user login will mention the latest app name as displayed in the dashboard. Once an app is deleted, the Client ID is no longer valid. Creating a new app with the same name and registering it with Arcana will result in a new Client ID associated with the same name.
Edit App Name
To edit the name of a registered app entry, use the pen icon. Click Enter in the editable text field to save the changes.
Default Blockchain
The default blockchain refers to the chain selection displayed in the wallet once the user logs into an app that is integrated with the Arcana Auth. The default chain can be changed programmatically via the app developer once the user approves switching of the chain. Also, the user can change the default chain anytime by using the wallet UI.
Wallet UI Mode
The wallet UI mode setting allows the developers to choose whether they want to enable the built-in Arcana wallet UI in the context of their app or build a custom wallet UI for the app users. Note, this is a one-time setting at the time of registering the app.
By default, Arcana wallet UI is enabled for all registered apps. Selecting Custom Wallet UI option disables the built-in Arcana wallet UI altogether.
Custom Wallet UI
This is a one-time setting. It cannot be changed again later once the app is registered. When selecting the custom wallet UI option, developers must build a custom wallet UI and programmatically wire it to the appropriate JSON-RPC Web3 wallet operations. Also, there are no notifications generated by the Arcana Auth SDK when a custom wallet UI is selected. The developers must add requisite logic and code to get the user approvals for blockchain operations.
Confirm Registration
After providing all the required inputs, click Create to register the app.
After registration, the app dashboard displays the Arcana Testnet usage statistics for the newly registered app. By default, the app is registered for Testnet usage and a unique Client ID assigned corresponding to the Testnet configuration profile. With this Testnet Client ID, the app can only be deployed on the Arcana Testnet.
Click Configure in the LHS menu to view and edit Arcana Auth usage configuration settings.
Mainnet Deployment
To deploy the app on Arcana Mainnet, the developers must create the Mainnet configuration profile, and obtain the Client ID associated with the Mainnet profile. Use this new Client ID to integrate the app with the Arcana Auth. Only then the app can be deployed on the Arcana Mainnet. For details, see Testnet > Mainnet Migration Guide
3. Configure Auth Usage
Click Configure in the LHS navigation of the app configuration screen in the Arcana Developer Dashboard to bring up app configuration settings:
- Branding
- Social Auth
- Chain Management
- Arcana Wallet
- Keyspace (Available only after the 'Mainnet' profile is created)
Use the defaults or provide inputs for various settings as per your application use case. These settings control Arcana Auth SDK usage, user onboarding, and blockchain transaction signing experience.
Click on the tabs below to see the various configuration settings in each category.
Use branding settings to manage the look and feel of the embedded Arcana wallet that shows up in an application context. By default, the Arcana wallet displays 
logo and uses the dark theme.
- Upload Logo: Upload light and dark theme branding/logo images that are displayed in the Arcana wallet UI.
- Wallet Theme: You can change the default 'dark' theme.
Use the social authentication settings to manage the user onboarding experience. Only the social providers that are configured for an application will be made available in the Arcana Auth SDK as user onboarding options. Developers can enable multiple providers for an app and allow users to choose anyone to onboard the app. For details on how to configure authentication providers, see configuring social providers.
Enable Google, Discord for Onboarding Users
To enable Google and Discord login options for an app, configure these social providers in the Arcana Developer Dashboard. You can leave other social provider entries blank.
By default, passwordless login is always enabled in the Arcana Auth SDK.
- Redirect URI: Displays the URL auto-generated for each registered app by Arcana. This is required to complete OAuth verification via the selected authentication providers.
- Social Auth: Select and configure authentication providers for onboarding app users.
Keyspace Global Keys: No social provider setup needed
When utilizing global keys in the Mainnet configuration profile, developers do not need to configure the social login section in the Arcana Developer Dashboard or set up provider-specific OAuth settings to obtain a clientID. If you are using a copy of the Testnet configuration profile as the Mainnet configuration profile, remove the Social Auth section settings altogether. Simply use the Arcana assigned Client ID for integrating the app with the Arcana Auth SDK.
Use the chain management section to specify the subset of chains from the list of supported blockchains that are configured for the Arcana wallet out of the box. This specified subset will be displayed in the Arcana wallet UI when a user logs into an app that is integrated with the Arcana Auth SDK. Developers can also specify which chain will be the default and show up in the wallet 'Network' dropdown list on the top.
Add Chains: Click Add Chains to add a new blockchain to the Arcana wallet. Make sure it is one of the supported blockchains for the Arcana Auth product.
For details, see how to manage chains.
Use the Arcana wallet section to specify additional, optional security settings.
- Wallet: Website Domain - Set the website domain used by the server, to secure and restrict Arcana wallet from loading anywhere else other than the specified domain. Arcana uses the frame-ancestor CSP for restricted domains.
Use the Keyspace section to select the App-specific (default) or Global Keys feature. Global keys are less secure but allow app users to have the same wallet address across different applications in the Arcana ecosystem. Learn more about App-specific and global keys and how to use the Arcana Developer DashboardUser Guide to configure keyspace.
Keyspace Settings: Available for 'Mainnet'
The 'Keyspace' tab is visible only if a developer chooses to create a 'Mainnet' configuration profile for the app.
There are certain limitations when the 'Global Keys' option is selected by developers for an app integrating with the Arcana Auth product. Make sure you understand these limitations related to feature restriction, switching between app-specific and global keys, security and other implications associated with the 'Global Keys' usage.
Make sure you save the configuration settings before leaving the Arcana Developer Dashboard page in your browser.
You can reconfigure Web3 app settings for Arcana Auth SDK usage anytime later by using the Arcana Developer Dashboard.
That is all! 🎉
You have successfully registered and configured your application.
What's next?
See how to configure Arcana Auth SDK usage for details on setting up authentication providers.
After registering and configuring the application, developers must install the Arcana Auth SDK and integrate the app before enabling user onboarding and allowing the authenticated users to sign blockchain transactions.
Save Client ID
A unique Client ID is assigned to every registered app. It is displayed on the top right of the dashboard screen. Copy and use it to integrate the app with the Arcana Auth SDK.
See Also
- Configure wallet visibility mode
- Deleting Application Entry
- Managing Testnet and Mainnet Configurations
- Arcana Auth Quick Start Guide
- Arcana Auth SDK Usage Guide
- Arcana Auth SDK Reference Guide