# Introduction

Appetize is a cloud-based platform that allows developers and organizations to run and test their mobile apps on a virtual mobile device directly from their web browser.

Our platform is versatile and user-friendly, making it a popular choice for a wide range of scenarios, including:

* [Live App Previews](https://appetize.io/use-cases/live-app-previews)
* [Embedded Previews](https://appetize.io/use-cases/embedded-previews)
* [Mobile App Support](https://appetize.io/use-cases/mobile-app-support)
* [Training & Onboarding](https://appetize.io/use-cases/training-onboarding)
* [Mobile Demos](https://appetize.io/use-cases/mobile-demos)
* [Mobile Testing](https://appetize.io/use-cases/mobile-app-testing)
* [Screenshot Automation](https://appetize.io/use-cases/screenshot-automation)

and much more!

Ready to experience Appetize for yourself? You can get started in just a few clicks by uploading your own app or trying out our [online demo](https://appetize.io/demo).

## Upload your first App

The first thing to do at Appetize is upload your app. Follow our steps at:

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[Uploading Apps](/platform/app-management/uploading-apps.md)
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## Run, Embed & Share your App

Once you have your app uploaded, you can follow our steps at

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[Running Apps](/platform/app-management/running-apps.md)
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and/or

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[Embedding](/platform/embedding-apps.md)
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[Sharing](/platform/sharing-apps.md)
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to view your application in action.

## Customize your experience

Now that your app is up and running on Appetize, it's time to take control of your app experience. Check out all our[ features](/features.md) and customization options:

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[Query Params Reference](/platform/query-params-reference.md)
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[JavaScript SDK](/javascript-sdk.md)
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