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docs(github-apps): explain github apps name characters limit #33265

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Expand Up @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ You can register a {% data variables.product.prodname_github_app %} under your p
{% data reusables.user-settings.developer_settings %}
{% data reusables.user-settings.github_apps %}
1. Click **New GitHub App**.
1. Under "GitHub App name", enter a name for your app. You should choose a clear and short name. Your app's name (converted to lowercase, with spaces replaced by `-`, and with special characters replaced) will be shown in the user interface when your app takes an action. For example, `My APp Näme` would display as `my-app-name`.
1. Under "GitHub App name", enter a name for your app. You should choose a clear and short name. The name cannot be longer than 34 characters. Your app's name (converted to lowercase, with spaces replaced by `-`, and with special characters replaced) will be shown in the user interface when your app takes an action. For example, `My APp Näme` would display as `my-app-name`.

The name must be unique across {% data variables.product.company_short %}. You cannot use same name as an existing GitHub account, unless it is your own user or organization name.

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