How to Test Your Draft Private Marketplace App in GoHighLevel
Before releasing any integration to users, teams that work in tools like ClickUp or similar project platforms should verify behavior in a safe environment. In this guide, you will learn step by step how to test a draft private marketplace app inside GoHighLevel so you can confirm that scopes, installation, and account access all work correctly before going live.
Overview of Private Marketplace Apps in GoHighLevel
A private marketplace app in GoHighLevel is an integration that is not publicly listed in the global marketplace. Instead, it is restricted to specific agencies or accounts that you control. While the app is in draft status, you can still install and test it inside selected accounts to validate functionality and user experience.
Testing a draft app is essential for:
- Confirming that installation flows behave as expected.
- Verifying that authorization scopes and permissions are correct.
- Ensuring the app appears only where it should inside GoHighLevel.
- Catching configuration mistakes before wider access is granted.
Requirements Before Testing Your GoHighLevel App
Before you can test your draft private marketplace app, make sure the following requirements are met:
- You have an active developer account or the appropriate permissions in GoHighLevel.
- Your app has been created in the developer environment and is currently in Draft status.
- You have at least one agency or account that you can use as a testing destination.
- You have access to the internal settings panel where you can configure which accounts can see the app.
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Accessing Your Draft App in the GoHighLevel Developer Area
The first step is to open the area where your app is configured in GoHighLevel:
- Sign in to your main GoHighLevel account with developer or admin privileges.
- Navigate to the developer or marketplace apps section from your main settings.
- Locate your private marketplace app in the list of apps. Confirm that its status is still set to Draft.
- Open the app configuration page to review all current details, including name, description, icons, and redirect URLs.
Reviewing this information ensures you are working on the correct app instance and not an already published version.
Configuring Test Access for Your GoHighLevel App
Next, you will configure which accounts are allowed to install and test the draft app. Private marketplace visibility settings control how and where your app appears.
Set Visibility for Agencies and Accounts in GoHighLevel
Inside your app configuration screen, you will typically find controls to determine which agencies or sub-accounts can see the app while it is in draft. The exact labels may vary, but the general steps are:
- Go to the section related to Visibility, Availability, or Distribution.
- Choose the option that allows you to restrict visibility to specific agencies or accounts.
- Add the agency IDs or account IDs that will be used for testing.
- Save your changes so GoHighLevel can update the availability of the draft app.
Once this step is complete, only the selected testing environments should be able to view and install the draft app.
Verify Permissions and Scopes in Your GoHighLevel App
Before you install the draft app into a test account, confirm that the requested permissions match what your integration actually needs. In most cases, this involves:
- Opening the Scopes or Permissions section of the app.
- Reviewing each selected permission that allows data access or account changes.
- Removing any scopes that are not required for your test scenario.
- Saving the configuration so that the installation prompt reflects the updated scope list.
Carefully reviewing scopes prevents unexpected access issues or user confusion during the installation workflow inside GoHighLevel.
Installing the Draft App in a Test GoHighLevel Account
After configuring visibility and scopes, you can install the draft private marketplace app in your selected test account or agency.
Find the Draft App in the GoHighLevel Marketplace
To confirm that the visibility settings are correct, follow these steps from within the testing account:
- Log in to the test agency or account inside GoHighLevel.
- Open the marketplace or app store area from the left-side navigation, depending on your interface layout.
- Look for the private app under the appropriate category or by searching for its name.
- Verify that the app is visible only in the accounts you configured earlier.
If you do not see the app, double-check the visibility settings and ensure that the correct agency or account IDs were added in the developer configuration area.
Run Through the Installation Flow in GoHighLevel
Once you have located the draft app, you can complete a full installation test:
- Select the app to open its details page.
- Review the app description, permissions, and any messaging that the user will see.
- Click the installation or connect button.
- Follow each authorization prompt, accepting the required scopes.
- Confirm that you are redirected correctly to your integration’s URL or configuration screen.
During this process, note any confusing language, slow redirects, or unexpected errors. These are issues you should resolve before making the app broadly available in GoHighLevel.
Validating App Behavior After Installation in GoHighLevel
After the app is installed in the test account, validate that it behaves as intended within the GoHighLevel environment.
Check Navigation and UI Placement
Depending on how your private marketplace app is designed, it may appear:
- In the side navigation as a new menu item.
- Inside specific modules such as conversations, automations, or contacts.
- Within an integrations or connected apps section.
Confirm that the app appears in the correct location and that any custom labels or icons match your branding expectations.
Test Core Features and Data Access in GoHighLevel
With the app installed and visible, perform a functional test against your main use cases:
- Create or update records that your app is supposed to read from GoHighLevel.
- Trigger workflows or webhooks that connect your integration and the CRM.
- Check logs or monitoring tools on your side for successful API calls.
- Confirm that permissions prevent access to data outside the requested scopes.
Repeat any critical business scenarios until you are confident that the app consistently performs as expected.
Troubleshooting and Adjusting Your GoHighLevel Draft App
If you encounter problems while testing, use the following approach:
- Revisit the developer configuration page and re-check URLs, scopes, and visibility.
- Review any error messages returned in the installation or authorization flow.
- Update your app settings and re-install in the test account if necessary.
- Document all changes for future audits and team communication.
For advanced issues, refer to the official documentation that describes how to test a draft private marketplace app on HighLevel at this support article.
Preparing to Publish Your GoHighLevel Private Marketplace App
Once testing is complete and the app is stable, you can plan your publishing steps:
- Confirm that all test accounts show the correct behavior.
- Remove any temporary debugging messages from user-facing screens.
- Update your documentation or onboarding materials for future installers.
- Adjust visibility rules if you plan to expand access to more agencies.
Only after these tasks are finished should you move the app out of draft status and into a live state for broader use within GoHighLevel.
By following these steps, you create a controlled and reliable testing process for your private marketplace integration, ensuring that users experience a smooth and secure installation when your GoHighLevel app is officially released.
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