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Last updated Nov 17, 2025

Work with apps in Developer Spaces

Developer Spaces are now available through a closed Early Access Program (EAP).

EAPs are offered to selected users for testing and feedback purposes. APIs and features under EAP are unsupported and subject to change without notice. APIs and features under EAP are not recommended for use in production environments.

For more details, see Forge EAP, Preview, and GA.

Developer Spaces are required for building, managing, and billing Forge apps. All apps, including Marketplace and private apps, must be assigned to a Developer Space. This page explains how to view, assign, create, and transfer apps within Developer Spaces.

New to Developer Spaces? See Overview of Developer Spaces

Developer Spaces and Forge platform pricing are not currently supported for Atlassian Government Cloud or Isolated Cloud environments.

Viewing apps in a Developer Space

When you open the Developer Console, you can view all apps you have access to.

  • Use the space switcher at the top left to select a specific Developer Space and see only the apps assigned to that space.
  • If you have unassigned apps, an Assign button appears in the Developer Space column, and a banner will also show, prompting you to assign them to a Developer Space.

Assigning apps to a Developer Space

All apps must be assigned to a Developer Space for management and billing.

To assign an app:

  1. In the Developer Console, locate the app in your list of all app.
  2. Select Assign in the Developer Space column.
  3. Select the target Developer Space from the list.
  4. Confirm the assignment.

Notes:

  • Only Admins and Developers in a Developer Space can assign or manage apps for which they have the admin role.
  • Viewers can see apps but can't make changes.
  • If you don't have permission to assign an app, contact a space Admin.

If you have unassigned apps:
A banner will appear at the top of the Developer Console prompting you to assign your apps.

Transferring apps between Developer Spaces

The process for transferring apps between Developer Spaces depends on whether your app is a Private app or a Marketplace app.

Private apps:

  • Transfers of private apps between Developer Spaces currently require support intervention.
  • Contact Atlassian support and provide details about the app and the spaces involved. Include the app name, app ID, current Developer Space ID, and the target Developer Space ID.

Marketplace apps:

The process for transferring apps is subject to change. We’ll update this documentation as soon as a self-serve or automated transfer flow becomes available in the Developer Console.

Creating new apps in a Developer Space

All new Forge apps must be created within a Developer Space.

To create a new app:

  1. Open your terminal and use the Forge CLI.
  2. Run the forge create command (or a similar command).
  3. During the process, you will be prompted to select the Developer Space where you want to create the app. You can also choose to create a new Developer Space at this step.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete app creation.

For more details, see the Forge CLI reference.

Troubleshooting and common issues

  • Cannot assign app: Ensure you have Admin or Developer permissions in the target Developer Space, as well as admin permissions for the app you are assigning.
  • No available spaces: Create a new Developer Space before assigning or creating apps.
  • Assignment errors:
    • If you don't have permission to assign an app to a space, you will be prompted to contact an Admin.
    • Assignment may fail if there are billing or compliance issues. Follow the on-screen instructions or contact support if you need assistance.
  • Need to transfer an app: Contact Atlassian support for assistance with app transfers.

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