Managing Microapps

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There are several options for managing a microapp from a library. To access available options select the three dots in the top right corner of the microapp cover. Some options may be restricted due to User roles. The available options are:

Menu Options

Option	What It Does
Info	Opens a preview of the microapp with its name, description, adaptive formats, publish date, size, and tags. Shown only for published microapps.
Insights	Opens the microapp’s engagement analytics.
Edit	Opens the microapp in the Builder it was created in, Builder 1.0 or Builder 2.0.
Duplicate	Makes a copy in the same library, in the same Builder as the original.
Download	Exports the microapp as a .tiled file you can upload to another library or account.
Archive	Moves the microapp to the Archive category and deactivates its share links until you restore it.
Restore	Shown for archived microapps. Returns the microapp to your library and reactivates its share links.
Delete	Shown for archived microapps. Permanently removes the microapp.

Duplicating a Microapp

Duplicate creates a full copy in the same library, which is useful for building a variation without touching the original.

1. Publish the original first — so every tile and asset is current in the copy.

2. Select ⋯ on the microapp cover, — then Duplicate.

3. Find the copy in your library — and rename it so it’s easy to tell apart.

Note: The copy is a new microapp with no share links or engagement history of its own. To copy a personalized version rather than the whole microapp, duplicate the instance instead. See Duplicate a Microapp Instance.

Downloading a Microapp

There are two ways to download a microapp, depending on what you need:

Download As	Use It To	How
.tiled file	Move a copy to another library or Tiled account.	Select ⋯, then Download. Tiled emails you a link to the file. If the microapp was downloaded before and hasn’t been republished since, it downloads straight away.
PDF	Share, print, or keep a static snapshot. Works for personalized instances too.	Open the microapp and select the download icon in the toolbar, then Download as PDF.

To upload a .tiled file, select + New Microapp, then Upload Microapp, choose the library, and select Start Upload. Base users can download PDFs; Admins and Editors can download both formats.

Pro Tip: In a PDF, pages appear in order with their states, followed by all overlays. Videos, GIFs, and embedded content may appear as thumbnails or not at all, depending on the source.

Archiving and Restoring

Archive a microapp you’re not using but want to keep. Archiving doesn’t delete anything.

While a Microapp Is Archived
Where it is	In the Archive category of your library. Expand Archive to see it.
Share links	Deactivated. Anyone who opens one can’t view the microapp.
Edit, Duplicate, Insights	Unavailable until you restore it.

Restoring a microapp

1. Expand the Archive category — in your library.

2. Select ⋯ on the microapp cover — to open its menu.

3. Select Restore. — The microapp returns to your library, and its previous share links work again.

Pro Tip: Archiving is the safe way to retire a microapp. If someone still needs it, restoring brings back the same links, so nobody needs a new one.

Deleting a Microapp

Heads Up: Deleting a microapp is permanent. It removes the microapp from your library and stops every link to it working, including Direct Share, Public, and SubTag links, and any embeds.

Before you delete, check

• Where it’s embedded — on your website, in another microapp, or in another tool.

• Who still uses it — check Insights for recent engagement. Other teams may rely on it.

• Whether to archive instead — archiving keeps the work and lets you bring it back.

• What to keep — download a .tiled file or PDF, and export any engagement data you need.

How to delete

1. Select ⋯ on the microapp cover, — then Archive. Microapps must be archived before they can be deleted.

2. Expand the Archive category — and find the microapp.

3. Select ⋯ on the microapp cover, — then Delete.

Try It Yourself: Duplicate a microapp you own, archive the copy, open one of its share links to see what viewers get, then restore it and open the link again.

Common Questions

Question	Answer
Why don’t I see Info?	Info appears only for published microapps.
Why can’t I edit or duplicate a microapp?	It may be archived, or your role may not allow it. Restore it, or ask an Editor or admin.
Where did my microapp go?	It may be archived. Expand the Archive category in your library.
Do share links still work after I restore a microapp?	Yes. Links created before you archived it work again as soon as you restore it.
Can I duplicate a microapp into another library?	Duplicate copies into the same library. To get a copy into another library, download it as a .tiled file and upload it there.
Does a duplicate keep the original’s analytics?	No. The copy starts with no engagement history or share links.
Can I undo a delete?	No. Deleting is permanent, so archive first if you’re not sure.

Related Articles

• Import and Export Microapps — Downloading and uploading .tiled files.

• Downloading Your Microapp as a PDF — Exporting a static snapshot.

• Duplicate a Microapp Instance — Copying a personalized instance.

• Managing Libraries — Moving microapps between libraries.

• Choosing Builder 1.0 or Builder 2.0 for a New Microapp — How duplicates keep their Builder.

• Microapp Analytics — What Insights shows.