Can I add custom apps into Cakewalk?

Last updated: November 25, 2025

Yes, you can add custom applications to Cakewalk to govern any app, including internal applications, self-hosted software or apps not in Cakewalk's template library.

How to add a custom app:

  1. Go to App Governance → +New App

  2. Define the name of the app and click “Add [app name] ”

  3. Define all key properties manually:

  • App name and description

  • App Owner

  • Permission levels (e.g., Admin, Member, Viewer)

  • Custom metadata (cost, vendor, etc.)

  • Policies for each request type (Grant Access, Change Permissions, Remove Access)

  1. Save the app

When to use custom apps:

  • Internal tools built by your engineering team

  • Self-hosted applications

  • Niche software not in Cakewalk's catalog

  • Legacy systems that need governance

What you can do with custom apps:

  • Apply the same governance as template apps (access requests, approvals, reviews)

  • Assign App Owners and manage user access

  • Define custom permission levels

  • Include in Access Review campaigns

  • Track usage via browser extension

  • Admins have full control to create, edit and manage custom applications. This ensures every app in your organization can be governed, regardless of whether it's a popular SaaS tool or an internal system.