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# Submit your idea for app development

# Submit your idea for app development {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
* 
* Updated January 30, 2025
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

With your carefully-planned idea in hand, you are ready to submit it through
Application Intake for approval and development in App Engine Studio (AES).

## Before you begin

If you have not already [activated the Apply for Citizen
Development standard catalog item](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NKlNip_vdId_DYzJJpPEbw "Enable citizen developers to submit their ideas for applications by activating the Apply for Citizen Development catalog item. This is the first step in configuring the App Engine Studio (AES) Application Intake app."), you must do so before you can perform this procedure.

Role required: none

## About this task

The intake request process streamlines submitting ideas for app development. Using
Application Intake, the idea is shared with your App Engine Studio
admin for review. The admin either approves or denies the request based on how well
you have sold the business value of the idea.

If the idea is approved, developers can build the app with the guided, intuitive app
development environment provided in App Engine Studio.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSelf-ServiceService Catalog.  
   Figure 1. Service Catalog
2. In the Service Catalog, select the Can We Help You? category.  
   Figure 2. Apply for Citizen Development catalog item
3. Select the Apply for Citizen Development catalog item to open the Application Intake form.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Application Name | Unique name for the app. |
   | Describe your idea in a few sentences | Simple description of the application. |
   | Is your process repeatable? | Option to indicate whether the app idea could be used in other areas of the business. |
   | Do you have an email or excel-based process? | Option to indicate whether an existing process is in place that this application would replace. |
   | How many users are involved in this? | Number of users who would use the resulting application. |
   | Does this involve any sensitive/PII data? | Option to indicate if the application would use any of the users' health, financial, or personally identifying information. |
   | Do you need data from other departments? | Option to indicate whether other departments must supply data for the application. |
   | Who are the users that will have access to the data in this application? | Users or groups who need access to the application. |
   [Table 1. Fields on the Apply for Citizen Development form]

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5. Select Order Now.

## Result

If the admin approves your request, you can start building your app in App Engine Studio. You should receive a confirmation email with
access to build the app.

If you are an admin who approves requests, learn more
about [managing AEMC requests](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~LSHZAAueDRkk5NAMT~SAA "You can track and approve or reject Intake, App, Collaboration, and Deployment requests using the App Engine Management Center (AEMC).").

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