# Launch a new application image

> Learn how to launch a new application from official or custom image templates.

This page explains how to launch an application image from available official and custom applications.

In CubeCMP, application images are custom containers generated from instance templates. Administrators make official and custom application images available for you to deploy applications.

## Launch an application from an image template {#launch-an-application-from-an-image-template}

1. In the CubeCMP user console, go to the `Applications` page.
2. Select an application from either the **Official Apps** or **Custom Apps** list.
3. Configure the application settings:
   1. To define resource spcifications, select an **Application Type**.
   2. Select a **Network**.
      1. If you require external connectivity, assign a **Floating IP**.
      2. If the application is internal only, assign a **Private IP**.
      3. **Enable App Web Console** if web console access is required.
      4. To restrict access to specific network ranges, set **Allowed CIDRs**.
   3. (Optional) Select an SSH key under **Choose your SSH key** to enable SSH access.
   4. To attach additional storage, click **+ Add Volume**.
   5. To customize the application configuration, specify any required **Environment Variable**.
   6. Provide a **Justification** for administrator approval and set an expiration period under **Choose Expiration Period**.
4. Enter an **Application Name**.
5. To launch the application, click **Create Application**.
6. To monitor the creation status, go to **Applications** > **Images**.
   1.When the iamge creation completes successfully, the **Status** changes to **Active**, and you can begin using the application.