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title: "Control users' ability to copy apps"
slug: "controlling-users-ability-to-copy-apps"
updated: 2026-04-30T22:59:43Z
published: 2026-04-30T22:59:43Z
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# Control users' ability to copy apps

You can control the ability of your application users to copy an application. Quickbase turns this ability off by default, which means that the **Copy Application** command doesn't display on a user's Miscellaneous page. You can grant or revoke this power at any time.

> [!NOTE]
> Note: The actions discussed below affect only regular users of an application. Any users you've given administrative powers (within your application) won't be limited by these settings.

## Control the ability to copy an application

1. Open the application that you want, select **Settings**.
2. Select **App properties**, then select **Advanced settings** to expand the section.
3. Grant or revoke a user's ability to copy an application: Select the **Allow users who are not administrators to copy** checkbox under **Security options** to allow users to copy applications. Clear the **Allow users who are not administrators to copy** checkbox under **Security options** if you don't want users to copy applications.
4. Select **Save**.